Meaning & Definition of Favorite in English
English⟶
Favorite
/fevərɪt/
noun
1. Something regarded with special favor or liking
- "That book is one of my favorites"
synonym:
- favorite,
- favourite
2. A special loved one
synonym:
- darling,
- favorite,
- favourite,
- pet,
- dearie,
- deary,
- ducky
3. A competitor thought likely to win
synonym:
- front-runner,
- favorite,
- favourite
adjective
1. Appealing to the general public
- "A favorite tourist attraction"
synonym:
- favorite,
- favourite
2. Preferred above all others and treated with partiality
- "The favored child"
synonym:
- favored,
- favorite(a),
- favourite(a),
- best-loved,
- pet,
- preferred,
- preferent
Examples of using
My favorite German band is Juli.
Peter O'Toole is my favorite actor.
Mary lost her favorite pen.