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affinity

noun

/əˈfɪn.ɪ.ti/

Meaning

A natural liking for or attraction to a person, thing, idea, etc.

a natural liking, attraction, or connection between people, things, or ideas

She has an affinity for classical music.

She felt a strong affinity for classical music.

have an affinity with

connection, kinship, rapport, liking, attraction, bond, sympathy

Entry 1

connection, kinship, rapport

Entry 2

liking, attraction, connection, bond, sympathy

aversion, dislike, alienation, repulsion

Entry 1

aversion, dislike, alienation

Entry 2

dislike, aversion, repulsion

strong affinity, natural affinity, cultural affinity, affinity with

the concluding passage of a piece of music or a literary work

something that is strange or unusual; a peculiar trait

The quality or fact of being able to grip something firmly; persistence.

A former British gold coin; also refers to Guinea, a country in West Africa

An obituary notice or a list of people who have recently died.

Failure to take proper care in doing something, often resulting in damage or harm.