well-favored

adjective

ˈwel-ˈfā-vərd How to pronounce well-favored (audio)
Definition of well-favorednext
as in beautiful
very pleasing to look at a well-favored young man who would make a great catch

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for well-favored
  1. beautiful
  2. attractive
  3. handsome
  4. lovely
  5. cute
  6. gorgeous
  7. pretty
  8. good
Adjective
  • It’s made entirely from a luxurious Merino wool that’s gentle against the skin and incredibly warm, and beautiful ribbed detailing adds the perfect finishing touch to this classic piece.
    Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 10 Jan. 2025
  • As the smoke began to clear after two days of intense fire, Pacific Palisades appeared more like a moonscape of destruction than an upscale neighborhood known for its ocean views, beautiful vistas and celebrity denizens.
    Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 10 Jan. 2025
Definition of beautiful
Adjective
  • Just before the Dallas Cowboys and Mike McCarthy decided to part ways Monday, The Athletic’s Jeff Howe polled five assistant coaches to get a pulse on the most attractive head coaching vacancies around the NFL.
    Saad Yousuf, The Athletic, 15 Jan. 2025
  • But buying TikTok could be an attractive option for Musk.
    Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 14 Jan. 2025
Definition of attractive
Adjective
  • Boz goes on a date with her very handsome long-distance boyfriend, Keely.
    Brian Moylan, Vulture, 7 Jan. 2025
  • The heavy makeup that transformed the impossibly handsome Farrell into the scarred and pock-marked Cobb required a lot of hard work and artistry from makeup designer Michael Marino, who spoke about his process during The Penguin’s panel at San Diego Comic Con back in July.
    Christian Holub, EW.com, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of handsome
Adjective
  • December Issue Celebrities Jennie Reveals How Cold-Plunging Loosens Up Her Muscles and Opens Up Her Mind A mix of lavender, pink, green, and orange in a watercolor wash effect just makes for a lovely nail Valentine’s Day nail look.
    Audrey Noble, Vogue, 10 Jan. 2025
  • There’s a lovely bouquet upon sniffing, followed by a fine, long spreading of flavors on the palate and good herbal qualities.
    John Mariani, Forbes, 10 Jan. 2025
Definition of lovely
Adjective
  • The kids were very cute & the crates were very broken.
    Tommy Tuberville, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
  • In the coach’s fourth season, the Dolphins need to get less cute and tougher on the ground.
    Josh Kendall, The Athletic, 7 Jan. 2025
Definition of cute
Adjective
  • Taking in gorgeous winter sunsets snuggled under blankets.
    Miles Walls, Southern Living, 18 Jan. 2025
  • Book a massage, personal trainer, or a decadent session in a gorgeous private hammam.
    Elizabeth Brownfield, Forbes, 17 Jan. 2025
Definition of gorgeous
Adjective
  • Fortunately, Amazon’s fashion department is packed with pretty winter dresses that don’t sacrifice comfort for style.
    Isabel Garcia, People.com, 8 Jan. 2025
  • The flurries made for pretty scenes throughout the five boroughs, but less than an inch was expected to actually accumulate in the city, according to the National Weather Service.
    Joseph Wilkinson, New York Daily News, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of pretty
Adjective
  • Unfortunately, despite her best efforts, Cunanan answered correctly and clinched the win with a final score of $19,400.
    Kevin Lynn, Newsweek, 8 Jan. 2025
  • Bottomless mimosas are only a good value after your fourth mimosa, and most teens are plenty tanked after two.
    JiJi Lee, The New Yorker, 7 Jan. 2025
Definition of good
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well-favored

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