favored

American  

[fey-verd] / ˈfeɪ vərd /

adjective

1. regarded or treated with preference or partiality.

   Her beauty made her the favored child.

2. enjoying special advantages; privileged.

   to be born into the favored classes.

3. of specified appearance (usually used in combination).

   ill-favored.

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Other Word Forms

• favoredly adverb
• favoredness noun
• nonfavored adjective
• unfavored adjective

Etymology

Origin of favored

First recorded in 1350–1400, favored is from the Middle English word favo(u)red. See favor, -ed ²

Example Sentences

Pill has favored a higher key rate than many of his colleagues over recent meetings of the BOE’s Monetary Policy Committee.

From The Wall Street Journal

Despite the current wobble, relative performance in 2026 has favored the equal weight benchmark.

From Barron's

The Justice Department’s top antitrust official said on Thursday that she is leaving her job, capping a rocky year in which she clashed with senior officials who at times favored more lenient oversight of mergers.

From The Wall Street Journal

Dialog is favored for its defensive earnings profile, supported by its midstream segment, with tank terminals operating above 90% utilization rate, she says.

From The Wall Street Journal

In previous city elections, the group has spent big on its favored candidates, paying for campaign materials, door-to-door canvassers and other expenses.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• preferred
• recommended
• selected