favored

American

[fey-verd] / ˈfeɪ vərd /

adjective

regarded or treated with preference or partiality.

Her beauty made her the favored child.
enjoying special advantages; privileged.

to be born into the favored classes.
of specified appearance (usually used in combination).

ill-favored.

Other Word Forms

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

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“It was this 6-foot-tall, attractive girl by herself, who introduced herself as Roxy,” said Nelligan, referring to a nickname Smart used from a clothing brand she favored.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

Investors long have favored Coca-Cola stock for its steady cash flow, global scale, and attractive dividends.

From Barron's • Apr. 27, 2026

One interesting side note: Our experts have never favored traditional vice industries despite strong compound returns in some of the companies that populate these industries.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 25, 2026

This suggests the animals may have favored one side of their jaws, a behavior known as lateralization.

From Science Daily • Apr. 25, 2026

Some nights he favored button-down shirts with clip-on ties, while other evenings I arrived to find him dressed in flared slacks and snug turtleneck sweaters, a swag of love beads hanging from, his neck.

From "Me Talk Pretty One Day" by David Sedaris

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