Favourite

Quick meaning: Favourite is an adjective meaning (superlative) Most-liked. (In other words, [person]'s favorite [noun] = the [noun] that [person] likes the most.).

Meaning

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

More Meanings

1. (positive, high-register or archaic) Liked, cherished.
2. A person or thing who enjoys special regard or favour.
3. A person who is preferred or trusted above all others.
4. A contestant or competitor thought most likely to win.
5. (Internet) A bookmark on a web browser or website.
6. (in the plural) A short curl dangling over the temples, fashionable in the reign of Charles II.
7. To favour.

Example Sentences

This is my favourite day!

The teacher's favourite always went first.

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

You were my favourite to win the spelling competition.

Word Forms

• favouritemost
• favouritest
• favorite
• favourites
• favouriting
• favourited

Synonyms for favourite

Depending on context, synonyms include darling, pet, preferred, dearie, popular, favorite.

Antonyms for favourite

Common opposites include unfavourite, unfavorite.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include preferred, favored, favorite, popular, loved, deary.

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