— favoredly , adv. — favoredness , n.
/fay"veuhrd/ , adj.
1. regarded or treated with preference or partiality: Her beauty made her the favored child.
2. enjoying special advantages; privileged: to be born into the favored classes.
3. of specified appearance (usually used in combination): ill-favored.
[ 1350-1400; ME favo ( u ) red. See FAVOR, -ED 2 ]