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favored

adjective

Synonyms and Antonyms of favored

1 granted special treatment or attention

the youngest child was also the most favored—much to the envy of his siblings

Synonyms of favored

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

Words Related to favored

admired, adored, appreciated, esteemed, relished, revered

prized, treasured

Near Antonyms of favored

abhorred, abominated, despised, detested, disdained, disfavored, disliked, execrated, hated, loathed, unfavorite

abandoned, forgotten, ignored

alienated, estranged

Antonyms of favored

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 of favored

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

Words Related to favored

culled, picked over, screened, weeded (out), winnowed (out)

Phrases Synonymous with favored

Near Antonyms of favored

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

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