favorite

[ˈfeɪvərɪt]

favorite Definition

• 1. preferred before all others of the same kind
• 2. a person or thing that is preferred over others of the same kind

Using favorite: Examples

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

• Example

  My favorite color is blue.

• Example

  What's your favorite food?

• Example

  She's my favorite singer.

• Example

  This is my favorite book.

favorite Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for favorite

• preferred
• chosen
• beloved
• darling
• pet

Antonyms for favorite

• disliked
• hated
• least favorite

Phrases with favorite

• personal favorite

  a thing that someone likes best or considers the best of its kind, based on personal taste or preference

  Example

  This movie is my personal favorite.

• all-time favorite

  a thing that someone likes best or considers the best of its kind, based on personal taste or preference, over an extended period of time

  Example

  This song is my all-time favorite.

• favorite son/daughter

  a person who is particularly popular or successful in their hometown or region

  Example

  He was the favorite son of the city, having grown up there and achieved great success.

Origins of favorite

from Latin 'favoritus', past participle of 'favorire', meaning 'to regard with favor'

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Summary: favorite in Brief

The term 'favorite' [ˈfeɪvərɪt] refers to something or someone that is preferred over others of the same kind. It can be used as both an adjective and a noun, as in 'My favorite color is blue' or 'She's my favorite singer.' The phrase 'personal favorite' denotes a thing that someone likes best based on personal taste, while 'all-time favorite' implies a preference over an extended period of time. 'Favorite son/daughter' refers to a person who is particularly popular or successful in their hometown or region.