HyperDic: favourite

English > 5 senses of the word favourite:
ADJECTIVEallfavourite, favoriteappealing to the general public
allfavourite, favored, favorite, best-loved, pet, preferred, preferentpreferred above all others and treated with partiality
NOUNperson favourite, front-runner, favoritea competitor thought likely to win
person favourite, darling, favorite, pet, dearie, deary, duckya special loved one
cognitionfavourite, favoritesomething regarded with special favor / favor or liking
English > favourite: 5 senses > adjective 1
Meaningappealing to the general public.
Synonymfavorite
BroaderpopularRegarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public
Spanishfavorito, predilecto, preferido
Catalanfavorit, predilecte, preferit
Nounsfavouritesomething regarded with special favor / favor or liking
English > favourite: 5 senses > adjective 2
Meaningpreferred above all others and treated with partiality.
Synonymsfavored, favorite, best-loved, pet, preferred, preferent
BroaderlovedHeld dear
Spanishfavorito, predilecto, preferido
Catalanfavorit, predilecte, preferit
Nounsfavouritea special loved one
English > favourite: 5 senses > noun 1, person
MeaningA competitor thought likely to win.
Synonymsfront-runner, favorite
Broaderrival, challenger, competitor, competition, contenderThe contestant you hope to defeat
Spanishfavorito
Catalanfavorit
English > favourite: 5 senses > noun 2, person
MeaningA special loved one.
Synonymsdarling, favorite, pet, dearie, deary, ducky
NarrowerchosenOne who is the object of choice
macushla(an Irish term of address expressing affection) darling
mollycoddleA pampered darling
teacher's petThe teacher's favorite student
BroaderloverA person who loves someone or is loved by someone
Spanishamado, favorito, predilecto, preferido, querido
Catalanestimat, favorit, mascota, predilecte, preferit
Adjectivesfavouritepreferred above all others and treated with partiality
English > favourite: 5 senses > noun 3, cognition
MeaningSomething regarded with special favor / favor or liking.
Synonymfavorite
Broaderchoice, pick, selectionThe person or thing chosen or selected
Spanishfavorita, favorito, predilecto, preferido
Catalanfavorit, predilecte, preferit
Adjectivesfavouriteappealing to the general public

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