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FAVOURITE Synonyms

There are 20 synonyms of the word favourite. (exact relations)
There are 9 hypernyms of the word favourite. (close relations)
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preferred
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• more desirable than another

• preferred above all others and treated with partiality

admired
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• regarded with admiration

beloved
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• a beloved person; used as terms of endearment

adjective satellite

• dearly loved

cherished
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for

dear
nounn
noun

• a beloved person; used as terms of endearment

• a sweet innocent mild-mannered person (especially a child)

adverb

• with affection

• at a great cost

adjective satellite

• dearly loved

• with or in a close or intimate relationship

• sincerely earnest

• having a high price

esteemed
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• having an illustrious reputation; respected

liked
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective

• found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form

treasured
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for

prized
adjectiveadj
noun

• something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery

• goods or money obtained illegally

• something given as a token of victory

adjective satellite

• of superior grade

verb

• hold dear

• to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open

• regard highly; think much of

favorite
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• something regarded with special favor or liking

• a special loved one

• a competitor thought likely to win

adjective satellite

• appealing to the general public

• preferred above all others and treated with partiality

verb

• To mark an item as a personal favorite on social media

pet
verb, nounv, n
noun

• using a computerized radiographic technique to examine the metabolic activity in various tissues (especially in the brain)

• a domesticated animal kept for companionship or amusement

• a special loved one

• a fit of petulance or sulkiness (especially at what is felt to be a slight)

adjective satellite

• preferred above all others and treated with partiality

verb

• stroke or caress gently

• stroke or caress in an erotic manner, as during lovemaking

top dog
nounn
noun

• a person who is in charge

best-loved
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• preferred above all others and treated with partiality

darling
nounn
noun

• an Australian river; tributary of the Murray River

• a special loved one

• a beloved person; used as terms of endearment

adjective satellite

• dearly loved

dearie
nounn
noun

• a special loved one

• a beloved person; used as terms of endearment

deary
nounn
noun

• a special loved one

• a beloved person; used as terms of endearment

ducky
adjectiveadj
noun

• a special loved one

favored
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• preferred above all others and treated with partiality

front-runner
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• a competitor thought likely to win

preferent
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• preferred above all others and treated with partiality

Best Hypernyms For FAVOURITE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for favourite, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (9)
challenger choice competition competitor contender lover pick rival selection

Alternatives for PREFERRED

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