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 of liking

• like
• preference
• appetite
• taste
• love
• craving

Examples of liking in a Sentence

I have a liking for dark chocolate.

Recent Examples on the Web

But the job of the Federal Reserve‘s seven-member Board of Governors is not to pump the economy to any president’s liking. —Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 21 Jan. 2026

These joggers, made of polyester, rayon, and spandex, also feature a drawstring waistband to adjust to your liking. —Destinee Scott, Travel + Leisure, 20 Jan. 2026

Edward soon develops a liking for the neighbor's teenage daughter, Kim (Winona Ryder), though societal prejudice against him for his frightening appearance threatens to keep them apart. —James Mercadante, Entertainment Weekly, 20 Jan. 2026

The Yemeni leader, who heads a separatist group backed by the Emirates but at loggerheads with Saudi Arabia, knew that whatever waited for him in Riyadh wouldn’t be to his liking. —Nabih Bulos, Los Angeles Times, 20 Jan. 2026

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

Rhymes for liking

• biking
• diking
• hiking
• spiking
• striking
• viking
• disliking
• hitchhiking

Kids Definition

liking

noun

lik·​ing

ˈlī-kiŋ

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