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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That's quite a compliment from the King of Horror, a man not known to keep mum if an adaptation of one of his works is not to his liking. Jordan Hoffman, EW.com, 1 May 2025 Sweeten it to your liking with dates, maple syrup, or not at all. Laura McLively, Mercury News, 1 May 2025 The bill was pitched in part as an attempt to protect voting rights as President Donald Trump attempts to remake elections to his liking across the country. Nick Coltrain, Denver Post, 29 Apr. 2025 Once the results are tweaked to your liking, use the links the tools provide to book your trip. Craig Stoltz, AFAR Media, 2 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 25 May. 2025.

Kids Definition

liking

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

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