partial to

phrase

: 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.

Examples of partial to in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
While James Bond was also partial to the odd negroni, and drank them in Fleming’s 1960 short story Risico. Mark Littler, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026 In line with the strategy of Telemundo to lean into the individual fan bases of specific countries within the Hispanic diaspora, Lorenzo noted plans for a live watch party during the game with social media influencers partial to Spain and Argentina. Dade Hayes, Deadline, 18 July 2026 Most varieties of mint can be grown in USDA zones 3-11, and in partial to full sun. The Spruce, 6 July 2026 Sessums is also partial to their botanical dying process and appreciates that the hues are a result of natural ingredients such as turmeric, chamomile, indigo, and beetroot. Yelena Moroz Alpert, Architectural Digest, 10 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for partial to

Browse Nearby Words

Cite this Entry

“Partial to.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/partial%20to. Accessed 1 Aug. 2026.

Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!

More from Merriam-Webster