liking

liking

noun

Definition of LIKING

: favorable regard : fondness, taste <had a greater liking for law — E. M. Coulter> <took a liking to the newcomer>

Examples of LIKING

1. <I have a liking for dark chocolate.>

First Known Use of LIKING

14th century

Related to LIKING

Synonyms: appetite, fancy, favor, fondness, like, love, love affair, partiality, preference, relish, shine, taste, use

Antonyms: aversion, disfavor, disgust, dislike, distaste, hatred, loathing, mislike

Related Words: craving, desire, hankering, longing, thirst, yen; enthusiasm, gusto, interest, passion; bias, prejudice; bent, inclination, leaning, propensity, tendency; tooth; palate; weakness

Near Antonyms: apathy, disinclination; indifference, unconcern

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Rhymes with LIKING

striking, Viking