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

But if your disco cabinets are just a bit too much for your liking, take the doors off completely for a fresh look. — Barbara Bellesi Zito, The Spruce, 5 Aug. 2026

As a result, staff undergo extensive training, learning to guide customers through choosing a whiskey to their liking, within their price range. — Don Tse, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026

If the white shade isn’t to your liking, the swimsuit also comes in a variety of playful patterns and colors. — Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 28 July 2026

However, the interface relies heavily on massive, auto-playing video tiles and blocky promotional banners that constantly compete for your attention, making the overall browsing experience a bit too cluttered and chaotic for my liking. — Gabriel Zamora, PC Magazine, 28 July 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