affinity

Definition

  • noun: a feeling of closeness and understanding that someone has for another person because of their similar qualities, ideas, or interests
  • noun: relationship by marriage
  • synonyms: a thing for, accord, accordance

Examples

  • Fish and white wine have a natural 'affinity' for/to each other. [=fish and white wine taste good together]

  • the 'affinity' of all human beings with one another = the 'affinity' between all human beings

  • They had much in common and felt a close 'affinity' (for/to/with each other).

Movie quotes

  • (..) Why are you messing with me? Did krumpet put you up to this? I'm not messing with you. It's just nice to meet Another human Who shares my affinity for? elf culture. I'm just trying to get through the holidays. Get through? Christmas is the greatest (..)
    2003 Elf