liking

noun

lik·​ing ˈlī-kiŋ How to pronounce liking (audio)
Synonyms of likingnext
: favorable regard : fondness, taste
… had a greater liking for law …E. 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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Simply stir together all the ingredients in a bowl and garnish to your liking. Mary Alice Russell, Southern Living, 6 Feb. 2026 The slightly coarse grittiness of these bars might not be to everyone's liking, but tasting chocolate in this deliberately unrefined form is something everyone should experience at least once. Paul Stephen, San Antonio Express-News, 4 Feb. 2026 Once the pork is about 80 percent browned to your liking, 8 to 10 minutes, add the garlic. Holly Riordan, Better Homes & Gardens, 31 Jan. 2026 Once the tomato's ripeness is to your liking, Sears says to hold the stem of the plant with one hand and pull the tomato off with the other. Nashia Baker, Martha Stewart, 29 Jan. 2026 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 11 Feb. 2026.

Kids Definition

liking

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

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