favorite

1 granted special treatment or attention that teacher claims not to have any favorite students, although many in the class would disagree Synonyms of favorite beloved, cherished, dear, fair-haired, favored, darling, fond, loved, pet, precious, special, sweet, white-headedWords Related to favorite admired, adored, appreciated, esteemed, relished, revered; prized, treasured; preferredNear Antonyms of favorite abhorred, abominated, despised, detested, disdained, disfavored, disliked, execrated, hated, loathed, unfavorite; abandoned, forgotten, ignored; alienated, estrangedAntonyms of favorite unbeloved

2 singled out from a number or group as more to one's liking mint chocolate chip is my favorite flavor of ice cream Synonyms of favorite cherry-picked, choice, chosen, elect, favored, select, first-line, handpicked, picked, preferred, selectedWords Related to favorite fashionable; exclusive; culled, picked over, screened, weeded (out), winnowed (out)Near Antonyms of favorite average, common, commonplace, ordinary, run-of-the-mill

3 enjoying widespread favor or approval a radio station that mostly plays favorite songs from the 1960s and 1970s Synonyms of favorite big, crowd-pleasing, du jour, faddish, faddy, fashionable, popular, happening, hot, in, large, modish, pop, popularized, red-hot, vogue, voguishWords Related to favorite semipopular; popular, preferred, selected; desirable, liked, wanted; celebrated, famed, famous, noted, notorious, prominent, renowned, well-known; fabled, fabulous, legendary; leading, notable, outstanding, prominent, remarkable; important, significantNear Antonyms of favorite washed-up; despised, detested, disliked, hated, rejected; insignificant, unimportant; indistinguished, unexceptional; anonymous, nameless, obscure, unknown; inconspicuousAntonyms of favorite out, unfashionable, unpopular

a person or thing that is preferred over others the youngest child was always Mother's favorite Synonyms of favorite darling, fave, minion, pet, preference, speed Words Related to favorite beloved, dear, sweetheart; jewel, prize, treasure Phrases cup of tea Near Antonyms of favorite abomination, anathema, bête noire, bugbear