In a manner that shows favor, approval, or preference; with a favorable disposition or outlook.
From favoring (favor + -ing) plus the adverbial suffix -ly. The -ing form suggests an active process of showing favor, made into an adverb.
When someone looks at you 'favoringly,' they're basically non-verbally giving you a thumbs up—it's the body language version of approval!
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