predilect

[ pred-l-ekt, pree-dl- ]

adjective

1. favored or preferred:

   Most topics on the forum revolve around moral values, and the predilect ones include helping those in need and love for family and friends.

Word History and Origins

Origin of predilect¹

First recorded in 1470–80; from Medieval Latin praedīlectus “beloved, preferred,” past participle of praedīligere “to prefer,” from prae- pre- + dīligere “to choose, like” ( diligent )

Example Sentences

The chase had ever been Cesare's favourite pastime, and the wild boar his predilect quarry; and in the pursuit of it he had made good use of his exceptional physical endowments, cultivating them until—like his father before him—he was equal to the endurance of almost any degree of fatigue.

From Project Gutenberg

It was the great vanity of the life of this man, who did nothing, to appear the busiest fellow in all France, and no audience—not even that of his own lackeys—was too mean for him to take the stage to in that predilect role.

From Project Gutenberg

But when the other virgins place had given   For her to speak, uprisen to her feet   With colour as of fire, she made response: "'Modicum, et non videbitis me;   Et iterum,' my sisters predilect,   'Modicum, et vos videbitis me.'"

From Project Gutenberg

But when the other virgins place had given   For her to speak, uprisen to her feet   With colour as of fire, she made response: "'Modicum, et non videbitis me;   Et iterum,' my sisters predilect,   'Modicum, et vos videbitis me.'"

From Project Gutenberg