penchant

noun
UK: /ˈpɒ̃.ʃɒ̃/
US: /ˈpɑːn.ʃɑːnt/

  1. A strong liking or preference for something.

    1. She has a penchant for cats
    2. He developed a penchant for expensive wines after his promotion because he wants it

  2. A tendency to do or be attracted by something.

    1. He had a penchant for arriving late.
    2. Their penchant for risky investments led to significant financial losses which shocked everyone

Synonyms

liking fondness preference inclination predilection taste

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "penchant" in English means: A strong liking or preference for something., A tendency to do or be attracted by something..

The phonetic transcription of "penchant" is /ˈpɒ̃.ʃɒ̃/ in British English and /ˈpɑːn.ʃɑːnt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "penchant": liking, fondness, preference, inclination, predilection, taste.

Example usage of "penchant": "She has a penchant for cats". More examples on the page.