predilection

Definitions

A preference or special liking for something; a bias in favor of something.

An established preference for something.

Examples

She has a strong predilection for classic literature, often spending her weekends lost in nineteenth-century novels.

His predilection for spicy food meant that he always ordered the hottest curry on the menu.

The architect showed a clear predilection for minimalist design, favoring clean lines and open spaces in all his projects.

Synonyms

preference partiality fondness inclination penchant proclivity bias

Antonyms

aversion dislike antipathy distaste loathing hatred disinclination