predilection
What does "predilection" mean?
A predilection is a natural, often unconscious preference or a special liking for something. Picture it as a gentle gravity pulling your interests in a specific direction, making you feel more inclined toward one option over others without needing a logical reason. It is a more sophisticated, formal synonym for "fondness" or "partiality." You will most often see it used in academic or professional writing to describe a person's inherent taste or a recurring tendency, such as "a predilection for classical music" or "a predilection for spicy food."
"predilection" in conversation
Discussing a friend's taste in movies
Why does Mark only ever watch black-and-white noir films?
Why does Mark only ever watch black-and-white noir films?
He has a strong predilection for the moody atmosphere of the 1940s.
He has a strong predilection for the moody atmosphere of the 1940s.
Used to describe a specific, almost habitual preference for a genre.
Critiquing a chef's style
I noticed the new menu is very heavy on truffle oil.
I noticed the new menu is very heavy on truffle oil.
True, the head chef has a clear predilection for earthy, pungent flavors.
True, the head chef has a clear predilection for earthy, pungent flavors.
Highlights that the preference is a defining characteristic of the person's work.
"predilection" in a sentence
She has a predilection for reading mystery novels on rainy days.
She has a predilection for reading mystery novels on rainy days.
The architect showed a predilection for minimalist designs throughout his career.
The architect showed a predilection for minimalist designs throughout his career.
Despite his predilection for solitude, he made an effort to attend the gala.
Despite his predilection for solitude, he made an effort to attend the gala.
