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[ ˈfeɪvərɪt ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

noun

Preferred above all others of the same kind.

Synonyms

beloved, cherished, darling, preferred, treasured

Examples of usage

  • This is my favorite song.
  • Pizza is my favorite food.
  • What's your favorite color?

Translations

Translations of the word "favorite" in other languages:

🇵🇹 favorito

🇮🇳 पसंदीदा

🇩🇪 Lieblings-

🇮🇩 favorit

🇺🇦 улюблений

🇵🇱 ulubiony

🇯🇵 お気に入り (おきにいり)

🇫🇷 préféré

🇪🇸 favorito

🇹🇷 favori

🇰🇷 가장 좋아하는

🇸🇦 مفضل

🇨🇿 oblíbený

🇸🇰 obľúbený

🇨🇳 最喜欢的 (zuì xǐ huān de)

🇸🇮 najljubši

🇮🇸 uppáhalds

🇰🇿 сүйікті

🇬🇪 საყვარელი (saq'vareli)

🇦🇿 sevimli

🇲🇽 favorito

Etymology

The word 'favorite' originated from the Latin word 'favoritus', which means 'regarded with favor'. The term has been used in English since the 16th century. Over time, it has come to represent something that is preferred or held in high regard.

See also: disfavor, favor, favorable, favorably, favored, favoring, favoritism, unfavorability, unfavorable, unfavorableness, unfavorably, unfavored.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,129, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.