favourite

fa-vour-ite · noun, adjective

imported

Definitions

noun, adjective

  1. 1.

    A person or thing that is preferred above all others of the same kind.

  2. 2.

    Preferred to all others of the same kind; most liked.

  3. 3.

    A competitor expected to win.

Forms

plural: favourites

Phrases & expressions

  • •
    play favourites — To show partiality to certain people
  • •
    favourite son — A person who is especially admired in their home region

Related words

Antonyms: disliked, least_liked
See also: beloved, favorite, preferred
Synonyms: beloved, choice, preferred

Etymology

From Italian favorito ("favored"), past participle of favorire ("to favor"), from Latin favor ("goodwill"). The British spelling retains the "u" from the French influence.