afficionado

noun

af·​fi·​cio·​na·​do

less common spelling of aficionado

: a person who likes, knows about, and appreciates a usually fervently pursued interest or activity : devotee

aficionados of the bullfight

movie aficionados

Examples of afficionado in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Among other amateur butterfly afficionados and biologists who were likewise paying attention, a whisper of disquiet was spreading. — Literary Hub, 15 July 2026

However, there is hope for afficionados looking to enjoy wine while still cutting back on the booze. — Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 8 Mar. 2026

As per its title, this underwater documentary chronicles the pioneering Australian shark afficionado Valerie Taylor. — Chris Lee, Vulture, 4 Feb. 2021

The queen herself is also quite the gin afficionado and reportedly enjoys a cocktail of gin, dubonnet, a slice of lemon, and ice with her daily lunch. — Bianca Betancourt, Harper's BAZAAR, 14 July 2020

Take its 150th anniversary year, where afficionados were afforded plenty of opportunities to get up close with the brand. — Lily Templeton, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2019

Rhymes for afficionado

• adelantado
• avocado
• desperado
• bravado
• machado
• mikado
• incommunicado