favourite

Preferring something above all others; most liked.

ruПредпочитаемый выше всех остальных; самый любимый.esQue es preferido o querido por encima de todos los demás; el que más se aprecia o se elige.frQue l'on préfère à tout autre ; que l'on aime particulièrement.deDer oder die am meisten geschätzt oder bevorzugt wird; jemand oder etwas, das man lieber mag als alle anderen.ptQue é preferido acima de todos os outros; o mais querido ou estimado.zh最喜欢的；最受偏爱的。指比其他人或事物更受喜爱、更被看重。arما يُفضَّل ويُقدَّم على غيره من الأشياء أو الأشخاص، وأكثرها محبة وقربًا إلى النفس.

1. Preferred above all others A1 formal

   Regarded with particular liking or preference; chosen as the best-liked among a group.

   • Her favourite color is blue.
   • This is my favourite restaurant in the city.
   • He always orders his favourite dish when we go there.

   ruЛюбимыйesfavoritofrPréférédeLieblings-ptFavoritozh最喜欢的arالمُفَضَّل

   同义词: chosendarlingdearestfavoredpetpreferredtreasured

   反义词: least

2. Appealing to the general public A2 informal

   Widely liked or popular among many people; having broad appeal.

   • That song became a favourite among teenagers.
   • The park is a favourite spot for picnics.
   • This brand is a favourite with budget-conscious shoppers.

   ruПользующийся популярностьюespopular, querido por el públicofrApprécié du grand publicdeBeliebt beim PublikumptPopularzh广受欢迎的arالمُفَضَّل لدى الجمهور

   同义词: belovedfavoredpopular

• more favourite comparative form
• most favourite superlative form

A noun referring to a person or thing that is regarded with special favor or liking, such as a competitor thought likely to win or a beloved individual.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее человека или предмет, к которому относятся с особой симпатией или предпочтением, например, участник соревнования, который, как считается, вероятно, победит, или любимый человек.esPersona o cosa que se prefiere o se trata con especial simpatía o preferencia, como el participante de una competición que se considera con más probabilidades de ganar, o la persona amada o preferida.frNom désignant une personne ou une chose que l'on préfère ou que l'on tient en estime particulière, comme un concurrent considéré comme le plus susceptible de gagner, ou une personne que l'on aime tout particulièrement.deSubstantiv, das eine Person oder Sache bezeichnet, zu der man eine besondere Zuneigung oder Vorliebe hat, z. B. ein Teilnehmer eines Wettbewerbs, der als wahrscheinlicher Sieger gilt, oder eine bevorzugte Person.ptSubstantivo que designa uma pessoa ou coisa pela qual se tem especial simpatia ou preferência; por exemplo, o participante de uma competição que se acredita que vai vencer, ou uma pessoa querida.zh名词，指受到特别喜爱或偏爱的人或物；也指被认为最有可能获胜的参赛者。arاسم يدل على شخص أو شيء يحظى بمحبة أو تفضيل خاص، مثل المتسابق المرشح للفوز أو الشخص المفضل لدى أحد.

1. Likely winner B1 formal

   A competitor or participant that is considered most likely to win a contest or competition.

   • The defending champion is the clear favourite to win the tournament.
   • The horse was the favourite in the race.
   • She is the favourite to take home the gold medal.

   ruФаворитesFavorito para ganarfrfavori (sens de vainqueur probable)deFavoritptFavoritozh热门arالمرشح الأوفر حظاً

   同义词: favoritefront-runner

   反义词: longshotunderdog

2. Beloved person A2 informal

   A person who is treated with special affection or preference, often in a romantic or familial context.

   • He brought flowers for his favourite.
   • The youngest child is often the favourite of the family.
   • She is the favourite of the group, always getting the best seat.

   ruЛюбимый человекesPersona querida o preferidafrêtre cherdegeliebte PersonptPessoa amadazh心爱的人arالشخص الحبيب

   同义词: beloveddarlingdearlovepetsweethearttreasure

3. Preferred thing A1 informal

   An item, activity, or thing that is liked more than others of the same kind.

   • Chocolate ice cream is my favourite.
   • This song is a favourite among fans.
   • Her favourite is the blue dress in the window.

   ruЛюбимецesfavoritofrChose préféréedeFavoritptFavoritozh最爱arالمُفَضَّل

   同义词: choicedarlingfavoritepetpickpreferenceselection

• favourites plural form
• favourites' possessive plural form
• favourite's possessive singular form