partial to

idiom

: liking something or someone very much and usually more than other things or people

I like all the food here, but I'm particularly partial to the fried chicken.

She's partial to tall men with dark hair.

I'm not partial to red wine.

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Granted, the Cavaliers have always been partial to a grinding style of basketball. —

Steven Louis Goldstein, The Athletic, 21 Nov. 2024 Joffe is also partial to the Synthetic series, comprised of Dry Clean, Garage, Skai, Soda and Tar. —

Jennifer Weil, WWD, 19 Nov. 2024 This season, McNeal is partial to their pajamas in the holiday-neutral ski slope print, which are flattering and versatile for both adults and kids and can be worn all winter. —

Brigitt Earley, Glamour, 21 Oct. 2024 Some exceptions: Aaron Sorkin dons more formal shirts, ties and chinos; Wes Anderson’s preppy college blazers are his signature look; Gus Van Sant is partial to oversized hoodies; while Taika Waititi is impossible to predict. —

Merle Ginsberg, The Hollywood Reporter, 3 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for partial to