liking

noun

lik·​ing ˈlī-kiŋ How to pronounce liking (audio)
: favorable regard : fondness, taste
had a greater liking for lawE. M. Coulter
took a liking to the newcomer

Examples of liking in a Sentence

I have a liking for dark chocolate.
Recent Examples on the Web
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Exchanges are not for comparing notes or calling each other’s attention to something that was not done to your liking. Jann Blackstone, Boston Herald, 25 May 2025 In March, the United States proposed an immediate, limited 30-day truce, which Ukraine accepted, but the Kremlin has held out for terms more to its liking. Samya Kullab, Chicago Tribune, 10 May 2025 But that xG-against figure is too high for Chelsea’s liking in any case. Liam Twomey, New York Times, 10 May 2025 That's quite a compliment from the King of Horror, a man not known to keep mum if an adaptation of one of his works is not to his liking. Jordan Hoffman, EW.com, 1 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for liking

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of liking was in the 14th century

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“Liking.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/liking. Accessed 4 Jun. 2025.

Kids Definition

liking

noun
lik·​ing
ˈlī-kiŋ
: a being pleased with someone or something : fondness, taste

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