favorite

fa-vor-ite · adjective

imported

Definitions

adjective

  1. 1.

    (adjective) Preferred before all others of the same kind; most liked.

  2. 2.

    (noun) A person or thing that is preferred above all others.

  3. 3.

    (noun) The competitor thought most likely to win.

  4. 4.

    (noun, computing) A saved link to a frequently visited webpage; a bookmark.

Forms

plural: favorites

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    play favorites — to show unfair preference for certain people
  • •
    odds-on favorite — a competitor considered very likely to win
  • •
    fan favorite — something or someone particularly popular with enthusiasts
  • •
    all-time favorite — the most preferred ever

Related words

Antonyms: disliked, least favorite
See also: beloved, best, choice, preferred
Synonyms: beloved, favored, preferred, top

Etymology

From Italian favorito, past participle of favorire "to favor," from Latin favor meaning "goodwill, kindness, partiality." The spelling "favorite" is American English; British English uses "favourite." The word entered English in the 16th century.