Preferent (Adjective)
Meaning
Preferred above all others and treated with partiality; "the favored child".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The company's preferent treatment of its most loyal customers was evident in the exclusive discounts they received.
- She was the preferent daughter, always receiving the most attention and praise from her parents.
- The government's preferent treatment of the corporation was seen as unfair by many, who felt that smaller businesses were being neglected.
- The coach's preferent treatment of the star player was starting to cause tension among the rest of the team.
- In the royal family, the eldest son was the preferent heir, next in line to inherit the throne.