favourite

nouns

a competitor thought likely to win
favorite, favourite, front-runner
a special loved one
darling, dearie, deary, ducky, favorite, favourite, pet
something regarded with special favor or liking
"that book is one of my favorites"
favorite, favourite

adjectives

appealing to the general public
"a favorite tourist attraction"
favorite, favourite
preferred above all others and treated with partiality
"the favored child"
best-loved, favored, favorite, favourite, pet, preferent, preferred