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

• appetite
• fancy
• favor
• fondness
• like
• love
• love affair
• partiality
• preference
• relish
• shine
• taste
• use

Examples of liking in a Sentence

I have a liking for dark chocolate.

Recent Examples on the Web

The pair went on a date and took an instant liking to each other. —Kaitlin Stevens, Peoplemag, 31 Mar. 2024

More than 50 labels are included to help parents personalize the baby keepsake box to their liking. —Maya Polton, Parents, 27 Mar. 2024

The 2023 Jays were way too serious for my liking, and did not back up that seriousness with improved results. —Daniel Kohn, SPIN, 27 Mar. 2024

Since the Fourth of July is known for big, bold, colorful displays—personalize each project to your liking. —Kit Selzer, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Mar. 2024

The pair initially met because of Wang’s parents and took a particular liking to each other. —Andrew Blankstein, NBC News, 11 Mar. 2024

Until the effects are potent enough for your liking, gradually increase the dosage by 0.5 grams at a time. —Sponsored Content, The Mercury News, 16 Feb. 2024

Bake until the inside is cooked to your liking, then top with a bit more cookie dough, and pop it back in the oven for another minute or two. —Sharon Greenthal, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Mar. 2024

Once on the table, each guest can add parmesan to their liking. —Mark Holgate, Vogue, 7 Mar. 2024

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

Kids Definition

liking

noun

lik·​ing

ˈlī-kiŋ

: a being pleased with someone or something : fondness, taste