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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

preferred
Near Antonyms of favored

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

abandoned, forgotten, ignored

alienated, estranged
Antonyms of favored

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 of favored

cherry-picked, choice, chosen, elect, favorite, first-line, handpicked, picked, preferred, select, selected
Words Related to favored

fashionable

exclusive

culled, picked over, screened, weeded (out), winnowed (out)
Phrases Synonymous with favored

of choice
Near Antonyms of favored

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

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