Synonyms of was partial to

was partial to

phrase

past tense of be partial to

1

as in preferred

to show partiality toward

My girlfriend likes thrillers, but I myself am partial to comedies.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• preferred
• liked
• enjoyed
• favored
• leaned (toward or towards)
• cared (for)
• chose
• wanted
• went in for
• picked
• delighted (in)
• grooved (on)
• singled (out)
• wished (for)
• tended (to)
• selected
• inclined (toward)
• desired
• revelled (in)
• reveled (in)
• relished
• fancied
• cottoned (to)
• appreciated
• dug
• culled
• adored
• coveted
• took
• named
• craved
• biased
• admired
• prejudiced
• valued
• hankered (for or after)
• handpicked
• cherished
• treasured
• prized
• biassed

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• disliked
• hated
• turned down
• disfavored
• refused
• detested
• abhorred
• rejected
• loathed
• declined
• discarded
• misliked
• threw away
• threw out
• abominated
• jettisoned

2

as in enjoyed

to take pleasure in

They are both partial to weekend camping trips.

Synonyms & Similar Words

• enjoyed
• loved
• liked
• got off (on)
• revelled (in)
• delighted (in)
• grooved (on)
• went for
• reveled (in)
• relished
• took to
• rejoiced (in)
• had a soft spot for
• savoured
• got a kick out of
• got a charge out of
• fancied
• savored
• admired
• adored
• appreciated
• drank (in)
• feasted (on)
• dug
• worshiped
• doted (on)
• valued
• revered
• venerated
• preferred
• ate (up)
• cherished
• treasured
• prized
• indulged (in)
• worshipped
• idolized
• luxuriated (in)
• wallowed (in)
• cottoned (to)
• devoured
• favored

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• hated
• disliked
• detested
• abhorred
• loathed
• condemned
• abominated
• despised
• scorned