Favorite meaning

What does “favorite” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“favorite” is a noun and adjective with 5 meanings. Its most common meaning is: something regarded with special favor or liking.

favorite

noun

something regarded with special favor or liking
“that book is one of my favorites”
Synonymsfavourite
a special loved one
Synonymsdarling favourite pet dearie deary ducky
a competitor thought likely to win
Synonymsfront-runner favourite

adjective

appealing to the general public
“a favorite tourist attraction”
Synonymsfavourite
preferred above all others and treated with partiality
“the favored child”
Synonymsfavored favourite best-loved pet preferred preferent

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

More about “favorite”

✦Synonyms for favorite✦Unscramble FAVORITE