Favourite

/ˈfeɪv.ɹɪt/ · adjective

Meaning

(superlative) Most-liked. (In other words, [person]'s favorite [noun] = the [noun] that [person] likes the most.).

Definitions by Sense

1. (superlative) Most-liked. (In other words, [person]'s favorite [noun] = the [noun] that [person] likes the most.)
2. (positive, high-register or archaic) Liked, cherished.
3. A person or thing who enjoys special regard or favour.
4. A person who is preferred or trusted above all others.
5. A contestant or competitor thought most likely to win.
6. (Internet) A bookmark on a web browser or website.
7. (in the plural) A short curl dangling over the temples, fashionable in the reign of Charles II.
8. To favour.

Example Sentences

This is my favourite day!

I saw a hilariously funny movie with all of my favourite comedians in it.

The Nanny is one of Pippa's favourite shows, but tonight the pleasure of mindlessly blobbing out in her usual Sunday-laid-back-luxury style...

Then there are the characters Rudd describes as “the full-on buffoons”, such as reporter Brian Fantana in Anchorman, who gives names to his testicles and – still my favourite Rudd performance – Andy the obnoxious summer camp counsellor in cult 2001 comedy Wet Hot American Summer, which is being revived on Netflix this summer, in which Rudd will co-star alongside original cast members including Poehler and Bradley Cooper.

What joy has this dog in miſchief!—More than I can have in the completion of my moſt favourite purpoſes!

The teacher's favourite always went first.

You were my favourite to win the spelling competition.

She's the favourite, she'll probably be elected.

Synonyms for favourite

Antonyms for favourite

Related Words

Word Forms

• more favourite
• most favourite
• favouritemost
• favouritest
• favorite
• favourites
• favouriting
• favourited

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