favored

favored

adjective

Definition of FAVORED

1

granted special treatment or attention <the youngest child was also the most favored—much to the envy of his siblings>

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

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

Antonyms unbeloved

2

singled out from a number or group as more to one's liking <for a favored few, the restaurant always has a table available, no matter how busy it is>

Synonyms cherry-picked, choice, chosen, elect, favored, favorite, first-line, handpicked, picked, preferred, selected

Related Words fashionable; exclusive; culled, picked over, screened, weeded (out), winnowed (out)

Near Antonyms average, common, commonplace, ordinary, run-of-the-mill