favourite

[ˈfeɪvərɪt]

favourite Definition

• 1. preferred before all others of the same kind
• 2. a person or thing regarded with especial preference or liking

Using favourite: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "favourite" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  My favourite color is blue.

• Example

  This is my favourite restaurant in town.

• Example

  Who is your favourite author?

• Example

  The teacher's favourite student always gets good grades.

favourite Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for favourite

• preferred
• beloved
• darling
• chosen
• pet

Antonyms for favourite

• disliked
• hated
• least favorite

Phrases with favourite

• personal favourite

  something that is preferred by an individual over other similar things

  Example

  This book is a personal favourite of mine.

• all-time favourite

  something that is preferred above all others and has been for a long time

  Example

  This movie is my all-time favourite.

• favourite son/daughter

  a son or daughter who is favored over others by their parents

  Example

  He was the favourite son of the family and was given special treatment.

Origins of favourite

from Middle French 'favorit', meaning 'favored'

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Summary: favourite in Brief

'Favourite' [ˈfeɪvərɪt] is an adjective or noun used to describe a person or thing that is preferred over others of the same kind. It can be used to express personal preferences, such as 'My favourite color is blue,' or to indicate a widely held preference, such as 'This is my favourite restaurant in town.' The term can also be used to describe a person who is favored over others, as in 'The teacher's favourite student always gets good grades.'