favored

adjective

fa·​vored ˈfā-vərd 

1

: having an appearance or features of a particular kind

hard-favored

2

: endowed with special advantages or gifts

3

: providing preferential treatment

favored rates of credit

Synonyms

• beloved
• cherished
• darling
• dear
• fair-haired
• favorite
• fond
• loved
• pet
• precious
• special
• sweet
• white-headed

Examples of favored in a Sentence

She enjoys a favored position in the company.

The team is heavily favored to win the championship.

Recent Examples on the Web

One reason oak is a favored wood for growing shiitakes is that its bark persists for a long time, which helps reduce the invasion of other fungi. —Rita Pelczar, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 July 2024

During the 1950s and 1960s, the filibuster had become a favored tactic of southern segregationists determined to block popular civil rights legislation. —John A. Lawrence, Foreign Affairs, 8 Dec. 2020

What ensued were several long days of work to protect favored programs and cut spending elsewhere. —Mary Jo Pitzl, The Arizona Republic, 18 June 2024

Pretty soon, the King’s favored lover (Laurie Davidson) catches on and puts obstacles in George’s path. —Anne Thompson, IndieWire, 17 June 2024

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing favored

• ill-favored
• well-favored