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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Close lid to grill and bake three to five minutes to your liking. Pamela McLoughlin, Hartford Courant, 5 June 2025 Taste, and add more dressing, a little at a time, until the salad is dressed to your liking. The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 4 June 2025 Most of World Cup 1954 was not to his liking, but in the final week the temperatures cooled, and the final was played on a damp day. Michael Cox, New York Times, 1 June 2025 His harsh criticism of Powell is mostly centered on the central bank not lowering interest rates quickly enough for his own liking. Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 29 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 14 Jun. 2025.

Kids Definition

liking

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

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