affinity (for/with/towards)
Meaning(s)
1. great liking/love for sth, a special/natural connection with sb
Popularity
Low
Professional
Medium
Social
How to Memorize
an affinity for/with animals/art/music
Analysis
If you have 'an affinity' with something or someone it means to have a natural connection, ability or love for it. This is usually used to talk about a person's ability to bond with or understand something well: "She has a natural affinity for putting colours together." "He has an affinity with older people." This is a word you will hear in a range of contexts both social and professional.
Social Examples (Advance)
- Everyone in the band shares a real affinity for music, so they love what they do.
- I have a natural affinity towards my family. We're all very close.
Professional Examples (Advance)
- I have an affinity for numbers so statistics and analytics are no problem for me.
- Maria has a great affinity with older people, she does great work with them in our organisation.