selected

adjective

se·​lect·​ed sə-ˈlek-təd 

: select

specifically : of a higher grade or quality than the ordinary

Synonyms of selected

• select
• preferred
• favorite
• chosen

Examples of selected in a Sentence

a selected brand of ice cream with an exceptionally high butterfat content

Recent Examples on the Web

These pre-selected fighter pilots and their families moved into their apartments during the summer of 1960 after residing at the Frunze Central Airfield in Moscow. —Jeff Spry, Space.com, 27 May 2026

Viewers can earn in-game gear, weapons and other rare items by watching selected streamers who are playing Tarkov. —Mike Stubbs, Forbes.com, 25 May 2026

There’s also a translation feature for selected text, which comes in handy when working across languages, plus options to compress files, add watermarks, and secure documents with passwords or signatures. —Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 7 May 2026

Sticking with the manufacturer’s pre-selected stain and paint options is a great way to cut back on unnecessary costs. —Cori Sears, The Spruce, 28 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1590, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for selected

• affected
• bisected
• collected
• connected
• corrected
• defected
• deflected
• dejected
• detected
• directed
• dissected
• effected