liking

noun

lik·​ing ˈlī-kiŋ 

: favorable regard : fondness, taste

… had a greater liking for law …

—E. M. Coulter

took a liking to the newcomer

Synonyms of liking

• like
• preference
• appetite
• taste
• love
• craving

Examples of liking in a Sentence

I have a liking for dark chocolate.

Recent Examples on the Web

And that was much to his liking. — Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 21 June 2026

But the smallmouths, in lakes to their liking, grew like grass in the spring. — Hank Bradshaw, Outdoor Life, 24 June 2026

Plus, the straps can be tightened or loosened to your liking. — Emily Weaver, PEOPLE, 1 July 2026

Add the greens and/or vegetables, in stages as necessary, and toss in the garlicky oil, then add the sauce and cook to your liking, stirring frequently. — Emily Siner, NPR, 27 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing liking

• for someone's liking
• take a liking to
• to someone's liking

Rhymes for liking

• biking
• diking
• hiking
• spiking
• striking
• viking
• disliking
• hitchhiking

Kids Definition

liking

noun

lik·​ing

ˈlī-kiŋ

: a being pleased with someone or something : fondness, taste