adj. more desirable than another; "coffee is preferable to tea"; "Danny's preferred name is `Dan'"

adj. preferred above all others and treated with partiality; "the favored child"

adj. (comparative of `good') superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another; "You're a better man than I am, Gunga Din"; "a better coat"; "a better type of car"; "a suit with a better fit"; "a better chance of success"; "produced a better mousetrap"; "she's better in math than in history"

adj. giving an advantage; "a contract advantageous to our country"; "socially advantageous to entertain often"

adj. greatly desired

adj. capable of arousing desire; "the delectable Miss Haynes"

adj. causing envy; "an enviable position"

adj. very desirable; "a plummy leading role"

adj. regarded with admiration

adj. regarded with deep or rapturous love (especially as if for a god); "adored grandchildren"; "an idolized wife"

adj. dearly loved

adj. favorite; "the fair-haired boy of the literary set"

adj. characterized by feeling or showing fond affection for; "a cherished friend"; "children are precious"; "a treasured heirloom"; "so good to feel wanted"