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.
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Nix took some of the advice and then molded it into a schedule tailored to his liking. Parker Gabriel, Denver Post, 31 Aug. 2025 Top with a splash of club soda for a lighter drink or serve without—this cocktail is easy to customize to your liking. Elizabeth Nelson, Southern Living, 30 Aug. 2025 When the food arrives, customers will place the items onto a grill built into the table and cook each item to their liking. Jenna Thompson, Kansas City Star, 28 Aug. 2025 If so, the tuner just showed off a new model that may be more to your liking. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 21 Aug. 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 10 Sep. 2025.

Kids Definition

liking

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

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