n. 1 selection, election, preference, choosing, pick, acceptance I don't care for his choice of language 2 option, realm of possibilities; alternative, voice, determination She was given no choice in selecting her husband 3 pick, élite, flower, best, select, cream, crème de la crème The king's guard is made up from the choice of the kingdom
adj. 4 select, exquisite, special, superior, prime, high-quality, excellent, pre-eminent, best, prize, first-rate, exceptional, preferred, desirable, ideal, rare, Colloq Brit plummy She has the choicest wines in her cellar 5 selected, select, hand-picked, well-chosen, fit, appropriate, fitting The eulogy was disposed of in a few choice words