favourite

Other forms: favourites

Definitions of favourite

1. noun

   something regarded with special favor or liking
   synonyms: favorite

   type of:

   choice, pick, selection

   the person or thing chosen or selected
2. noun

   a special loved one
   synonyms: darling, dearie, deary, ducky, favorite, pet

   types:

   chosen

   one who is the object of choice; who is given preference

   macushla

   (an Irish term of address expressing affection) darling

   mollycoddle

   a pampered darling; an effeminate man

   teacher's pet

   the teacher's favorite student

   type of:

   lover

   a person who loves someone or is loved by someone
3. noun

   a competitor thought likely to win
   synonyms: favorite, front-runner

   type of:

   challenger, competition, competitor, contender, rival

   the contestant you hope to defeat
4. adjective

   preferred above all others and treated with partiality
   synonyms: best-loved, favored, favorite, pet, preferent, preferred

   loved

   held dear
5. adjective

   appealing to the general public
   synonyms: favorite

   popular

   regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public