favorite

²favorite

adj

Definition of FAVORITE

: constituting a favorite; especially : markedly popular

Examples of FAVORITE

1. <that teacher claims not to have any favorite students, although many in the class would disagree>
2. <mint chocolate chip is my favorite flavor of ice cream>

First Known Use of FAVORITE

1692

Related to FAVORITE

Synonyms: beloved, cherished, dear, fair-haired, favored, darling, fond, loved, pet, precious, special, sweet, white-headed

Antonyms: unbeloved

Related Words: admired, adored, appreciated, esteemed, relished, revered; prized, treasured; preferred

Near Antonyms: abhorred, abominated, despised, detested, disdained, disfavored, disliked, execrated, hated, loathed, unfavorite; abandoned, forgotten, ignored; alienated, estranged

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