Hobbies And Interests

noun a person who collects things, such as stamps, coins, or art

adjective relating to or involved in the act of collecting

• The art collector purchased a rare painting at the auction.
• My neighbor is a big-time collector of vintage cars.
• I heard that dude is a serious sneaker collector.
• She was a collector of memories, holding onto every moment as if it were precious treasure.

noun a person who is highly interested or enthusiastic about a particular subject or activity

• The photography enthusiast spent hours perfecting their shots.
• I'm a coffee enthusiast, I can't start my day without a good cup of joe.
• She's a total book nerd, a real literature enthusiast.
• As a music enthusiast, he was always in tune with the latest trends in the industry.

adjective having a liking or affection for someone or something

preposition used to indicate a liking or preference for someone or something

• She is quite fond of classical music and attends concerts regularly.
• I'm really fond of that new coffee shop down the street.
• I'm super fond of that new video game, I can't stop playing it.
• He is fond of telling tall tales to make himself seem more interesting.

verb to participate in or be interested in

preposition used to indicate an activity or interest that one is involved in or enjoys

• Many students go in for extracurricular activities to enhance their college applications.
• I think I might go in for a slice of pizza, want anything?
• She decided to go in for the kill and confront her boss about the unfair treatment.
• He always seems to go in for the dramatic when telling a story.

noun a person who pursues a particular hobby

adjective relating to or characteristic of a hobbyist

• The hobbyist spent hours perfecting their craft in woodworking.
• As a hobbyist, he enjoys collecting stamps from all over the world.
• The hobbyist is really into DIY projects and upcycling old furniture.
• She's a hobbyist when it comes to exploring new hiking trails and conquering mountains.

noun Spare time - time that is not otherwise occupied; free time.

adjective Spare - additional to what is required for ordinary use.

• In my spare time, I enjoy reading classic literature and studying foreign languages.
• I like to chill and watch movies in my spare time.
• I usually just kick back and play video games in my spare time.
• My mind wanders to distant lands in my spare time, exploring endless possibilities.

verb to begin to like or enjoy something

preposition used to indicate a person's liking or inclination towards something

• He decided to take to studying law in order to pursue a career in the legal field.
• She really took to playing the guitar and now practices every day.
• I never thought I would take to skateboarding, but now I can't get enough of it.
• After the breakup, she took to drowning her sorrows in a bottle of wine every night.

noun a combining form used in the formation of compound words meaning a strong affinity or love for a specified thing

• The psychologist diagnosed the patient with pedophilia, a type of paraphilia.
• I heard that guy has a weird obsession with feet, it's like a foot fetish or something.
• She's really into that weird stuff, like necrophilia or something.
• His love for vintage cars borders on a classic carophilia.

noun a person who is addicted to reading books

• The bookaholic spent hours in the library, engrossed in various literary works.
• My friend is such a bookaholic, she always has her nose buried in a book.
• I'm a total bookaholic, I can't resist buying new books whenever I see them.
• She was a bookaholic in the truest sense, devouring every word like it was her last meal.

noun a person who collects or studies postage stamps

• The philatelist spent hours meticulously examining and cataloging his collection of rare stamps.
• My friend is a huge philatelist and loves collecting stamps from all over the world.
• I didn't know you were such a stamp nerd, I guess you're a real philatelist!
• She approached her work like a philatelist, carefully examining every detail before making a decision.

noun a person who lacks good sense or judgment

preposition used to indicate that someone has a strong liking or tendency towards something

• She was a fool for believing his empty promises.
• I'm a fool for chocolate chip cookies.
• Don't be a fool for that scam.
• He was a fool for love, always getting his heart broken.