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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Researchers speculate that people may have brought the rodent to California as a natural remedy to battle overgrowing vegetation or simply because of a liking for the species. Samantha Lee, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2026 Dessert was sticky toffee pudding — something former champ Gary Player took a strong liking to. Ryan Brennan april 9, Charlotte Observer, 9 Apr. 2026 Brush with an egg wash (or don’t, and the recipe’s vegan) and season to your liking. Risa Polansky Shiman, Sun Sentinel, 8 Apr. 2026 In the meantime, Nvidia is already responding to some of the backlash, explaining that game developers will have full artistic control over DLSS 5 and can fine-tune the model to their liking. Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 31 Mar. 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 16 Apr. 2026.

Kids Definition

liking

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

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