Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English - favoured

~ BrE, favored AmE adj (onlt before noun 1 receiving special attention, help, or treatment, especially in an unfair way  (Foreign aid seems to go mostly to favored governments who are supporters of the US.) 2 chosen by many people  (Brittany is a favoured holiday destination for families.) 3 having desirable qualities  (a house in a favoured position)  (- see also ill­favoured, well­favoured)