favorite

The person or thing you like more than all others of the same kind.

• Blue is my favorite color.
• We ate at her favorite restaurant.
• Which of these books is your favorite?

Similar words: best-loved, preferred

Common phrases: favorite food, favorite song, my favorite place

A person or thing you like more than others.

• This song is my favorite.
• Her books are favorites with young readers.
• Do you have a favorite among these pictures?

How to use it: a favorite with someone (This cake is a favorite with the children.)

Similar words: first choice

Common phrases: a personal favorite, an old favorite, favorite of someone

A person a king or queen especially trusts and treats well.

• The king's favorite lived in the palace.
• Royal favorites often gained wealth and power.
• She remained a favorite of the queen for many years.

How to use it: a favorite of someone (He became a favorite of the queen.)

Similar words: court favorite

Common phrases: royal favorite, king's favorite, favorite of someone