liking

noun

lik·​ing ˈlī-kiŋ How to pronounce liking (audio)
: 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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The overall body remains a little too chunky for our liking, but the front fascia and roofline have been modified to more closely resemble the vehicle that inspired this build. Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 3 Nov. 2025 Bring Out The Wool Socks Are the temps outside start getting a little chilly for your liking? Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2025 The question, then, becomes whether a guest is willing to pay more for a room that’s a little bit more to their liking. Harriet Baskas, NBC news, 2 Nov. 2025 If the indigo color isn’t to your liking, there’s also red, gray, burgundy, black, and brown. Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 30 Oct. 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 11 Nov. 2025.

Kids Definition

liking

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

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