favorite
something regarded with special favor or liking
How often you will meet it
Rank 2,961 of 71,295 words measured. It occurs 5,532 times across 155,370 chapters — 0.003% of every word in the library.
What it means
noun
- something regarded with special favor or liking also: favourite that book is one of my favorites
- a special loved one also: darling, favourite, pet, dearie, deary, ducky
- a competitor thought likely to win also: front-runner, favourite
adjective
- appealing to the general public also: favourite a favorite tourist attraction
- preferred above all others and treated with partiality also: favored, favourite, best-loved, pet, preferred, preferent the favored child
favorite in real books
Each sentence below was written by a published author and is taken from a different book in our library. Open one to read the passage it came from, with narration.
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Gloria sat in her favorite chair on the broad veranda.
Gloria and Treeless Street · Annie Hamilton Donnell · Chapter 1
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Hence he was no favorite in Wythburn, where few or none visited him.
The Shadow of a Crime: A Cumbrian Romance · Hall, Sir Caine · Chapter 1
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When I write my books, my favorite part is always "art direction", not the plot.
William Gibson Interviewed · Giuseppe Salza · Chapter 1
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Some signify a secret wish For now and then a favorite dish Of politics to suit them.
The Olden Time Series, Vol. 6 · Henry M. (Henry Mason) Brooks · Chapter 1
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The master was pleased at his willingness and eagerness to oblige, and he soon became a great favorite of his.
Under Drake's Flag · G. A. (George Alfred) Henty · Chapter 1