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

As Warhol goes, Green is more partial to the artist’s 1972 Sunset series, the prints whose thick stripes inspired the cover art for his new novel. — Hillary Busis, Vanity Fair, 24 Sep. 2026

According to Northwest Exterminating, pigeons are especially partial to nesting on your roof, chimneys, window sills, ledges, or under the eaves of your house. — Molly Burford, Southern Living, 1 Sep. 2026

Top with your favorite frosting—we’re partial to cream cheese or buttercream icing. — Sarah Martens, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Aug. 2026

Colleen Bennett, the principal designer at CBB Design Firm, is especially partial to antique secretaries. — Rachel Silva, Martha Stewart, 19 Aug. 2026

Rhymes for partial to

• amadou
• avenue
• ballyhoo
• baraboo
• barbecue
• barbeque
• bugaboo
• cabildo
• caribou
• cockatoo
• detinue
• devalue