Affinity: meaning, pronunciation and examples
Affinity noun. A natural liking for, or sense of connection with, someone or something.
How to say it
uh-FIN-ih-tee/əˈfɪnɪti/
4 syllables, stressed on the second (FIN).
Affinity in a sentence
The two boys felt an instant affinity over their shared love of trains.
She has a real affinity for horses and can calm one in minutes.
Similar and opposite
Similar:
- rapport
- kinship
- sympathy
- bond
Opposite:
- antipathy
- aversion
Where affinity comes from
From Latin affinitas, relationship by marriage, from affinis, bordering on.
Test yourself
Which word fills the gap?
She has a real _____ for horses and can calm one in minutes.
- affinity
- philtre
- kismet
Show the answer
affinity: She has a real affinity for horses and can calm one in minutes.