WELL-FAVORED Synonyms: 135 Similar and Opposite Words

well-favored

adjective

ˈwel-ˈfā-vərd

Definition of well-favored

as in beautiful

very pleasing to look at a well-favored young man who would make a great catch

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Recent Examples of well-favored Still, the company remains well-favored among analysts, some of which believe the company will be more AI resilient than its peers. — Pia Singh, CNBC, 5 Mar. 2026

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Adjective

After Pittsburgh failed to score during nearly 4½ straight minutes of power-play time early in the second, Gauthier beat Silovs with a beautiful no-look shot for his first goal.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 9 Nov. 2026
Mayor Matt Mahan told the crowd that the flower is the perfect symbol for a city with a beautiful past and a bright future.

— John Ramos, CBS News, 8 Nov. 2026

Definition of beautiful

Adjective

Unfortunately, the American alternatives are not particularly attractive.

— Tal Feldman, Foreign Affairs, 11 Nov. 2026
His administration had promoted Paraguay as an increasingly attractive destination for foreign investment, emphasizing fiscal stability and economic modernization.

— Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 11 Nov. 2026

Definition of attractive

Adjective

The sectional version of contributor Lila Allen’s Kipton sofa has a handsome discount totalling 25% off during the brand’s current furniture sale (20% off orders of $2,000 or more, and 25% off orders of $5,000 or more).

— Audrey Lee, Architectural Digest, 5 Nov. 2026
Both lead to Green-Wood's surprisingly handsome resident arborist, Adam Chervinsky.

— CBS News, CBS News, 4 Nov. 2026

Definition of handsome

Adjective

As the house lights dimmed and the din of French gossip died down, we were treated to a gorgeous flute solo that surprisingly transformed into a beatbox performance, by a 15-year-old.

— Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 8 Nov. 2026
Many imbued the air with the gorgeous, heavy scent of citrus blossoms.

— Amy Drew Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 8 Nov. 2026

Definition of gorgeous

Adjective

Don’t miss the pretty village of Woodhall Spa, nearby, which became popular in the Victorian era after industrialists digging for coal chanced on a mineral-rich spring.

— The Week UK, TheWeek, 8 Nov. 2026
Cocktails here are pretty and punchy, and the open-air setting gives it a truly Mediterranean vibe.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Nov. 2026

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