occurring at a convenient or suitable time; "an opportune time to receive guests" (同)favourable
(of winds or weather) tending to promote or facilitate; "the days were fair and the winds were favorable" (同)favourable
encouraging or approving or pleasing; "a favorable reply"; "he received a favorable rating"; "listened with a favorable ear"; "made a favorable impression" (同)favourable
serving to promote your interest; "was merciful only when mercy was expedient"
a means to an end; not necessarily a principled or ethical one
appropriate to a purpose; practical; "in the circumstances it was expedient to express loyalty"
suited to your comfort or purpose or needs; "a convenient excuse for not going"