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favored
adjective
Synonyms and Antonyms of FAVORED
1
granted special treatment or attention <the youngest child was also the most favored—much to the envy of his siblings>
Synonyms beloved, cherished, dear, fair-haired, favored, favorite, fond, loved, pet, precious, special, sweet, white-headed
Related Words admired, adored, appreciated, esteemed, relished, revered; prized, treasured; preferred
Near Antonyms abhorred, abominated, despised, detested, disdained, disfavored, disliked, execrated, hated, loathed, unfavorite; abandoned, forgotten, ignored; alienated, estranged
Antonyms unbeloved
2
singled out from a number or group as more to one's liking <for a favored few, the restaurant always has a table available, no matter how busy it is>
Synonyms cherry-picked, choice, chosen, elect, favored, favorite, first-line, handpicked, picked, preferred, selected
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