English adjective: preferred | |||
1. | preferred more desirable than another | ||
Samples | Coffee is preferable to tea. Danny's preferred name is `Dan'. | ||
Synonyms | preferable | ||
Similar | desirable | ||
Antonyms | undesirable, unwanted | ||
2. | preferred preferred above all others and treated with partiality | ||
Samples | The favored child. | ||
Synonyms | best-loved, favored, favorite, favourite, pet, preferent | ||
Similar | loved | ||
Antonyms | unloved | ||