'Favorite' definitions:
Definition of 'favorite'
(from WordNet)
adjective
Appealing to the general public; "a favorite tourist attraction" [syn: favorite, favourite]
adjective
Preferred above all others and treated with partiality; "the favored child" [syn: favored, favorite(a), favourite(a), best-loved, pet, preferred, preferent]
noun
Something regarded with special favor or liking; "that book is one of my favorites" [syn: favorite, favourite]
noun
noun
A competitor thought likely to win [syn: front-runner, favorite, favourite]
Definition of 'Favorite'
From: GCIDE
- Favorite \Fa"vor*ite\, n. [OF. favorit favored, F. favori, fem. favorite, p. p. of OF. favorir, cf. It. favorito, frm. favorita, fr. favorire to favor. See Favor.]
- 1. A person or thing regarded with peculiar favor; one treated with partiality; one preferred above others; especially, one unduly loved, trusted, and enriched with favors by a person of high rank or authority. [1913 Webster]
- Committing to a wicked favorite All public cares. --Milton. [1913 Webster]
- 2. pl. Short curls dangling over the temples; -- fashionable in the reign of Charles II. [Obs.] --Farquhar. [1913 Webster]
- 3. (Sporting) The competitor (as a horse in a race) that is judged most likely to win; the competitor standing highest in the betting. [1913 Webster]
Definition of 'Favorite'
From: GCIDE
- Favorite \Fa"vor*ite\, a. Regarded with particular affection, esteem, or preference; as, a favorite walk; a favorite child. "His favorite argument." --Macaulay. [1913 Webster]
Synonyms of 'favorite'
From: Moby Thesaurus
- accepted,
- acclaimed,
- admired,
- admitted,
- adored,
- advocated,
- applauded,
- approved,
- backed,
- beloved,
- cherished,
- choice,
- chosen,
- cosset,
- cried up,
- darling,
- dear,
- dearly beloved,
- entry,
- esteemed,
- favored,
- fondling,
- held dear,
- highly touted,
- ideal,
- idol,
- in good odor,
- jewel,
- loved,
- matinee idol,
- minion,
- mudder,
- pet,
- pick,
- picked,
- plate horse,
- plater,
- pole horse,
- pony,
- popular,
- precious,
- preference,
- preferred,
- prized,
- race horse,
- racer,
- received,
- recommended,
- revered,
- selected,
- spoiled child,
- stable,
- stake horse,
- staker,
- starter,
- steeplechaser,
- string,
- supported,
- treasured,
- well-beloved,
- well-liked,
- well-thought-of,
- white-haired