favorite

Synonyms: admired adored beloved best-loved cherished choice darling dear dearest desired especial esteemed favored intimate liked main number one personal pet pleasant popular precious prized revered sweetheart treasured wished-for

Antonyms: disliked hated loathed

Synonyms: apple of eye beloved chalk choice darling dear fave front-runner ideal idol love main minion number one paramour pet pick preference shoo-in teacher’s pet

Antonyms: hate peeve