Artistic Style Terminology

noun a strong liking or preference for something

adjective having a strong liking or preference for something

• She has a penchant for classical music and attends every symphony performance in town.
• Tommy has a real penchant for spicy food, he always adds extra hot sauce to his meals.
• Jenny's got a serious penchant for binge-watching TV shows, she can't stop once she starts.
• His penchant for taking risks ultimately led to his downfall in the business world.

noun a small amount or number of something

adjective a small or slight amount

• The research paper contained only a smattering of relevant references.
• There was just a smattering of people at the party.
• I only have a smattering of knowledge about cars.
• The artist added a smattering of color to the painting to make it more vibrant.