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Favourite

/ˈfeɪv.ɹɪt/

A person or thing who enjoys special regard or favour.

📖 Definitions of "Favourite"

noun
  1. 1

    A person or thing who enjoys special regard or favour.

    "The teacher's favourite always went first."

  2. 2

    A person who is preferred or trusted above all others.

  3. 3

    A contestant or competitor thought most likely to win.

    "She's the favourite, she'll probably be elected."

  4. 4

    A bookmark in a web browser.

verb
  1. 1

    To favour.

  2. 2

    To bookmark.

  3. 3

    To add to one's list of favourite items on a website that allows users to compile such lists.

adjective
  1. 1

    Preferred or liked above all others (unless qualified).

    "This is my second favourite occupation."

  2. 2

    Belonging to a category whose members are all preferred or liked over nonmembers.

    "I just saw a movie with all my favourite actors in it."

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