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

If the blue isn’t to your liking, the heels also come in metallic pink, gold, and black. — Izzy Baskette, PEOPLE, 10 July 2026

Beyond the warm-weather-friendly material, the pants are designed with an adjustable elastic waistband to customize the fit to your liking, side pockets, and a split hem. — Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 10 July 2026

Trump has aggressively pushed for lower interest rates, repeatedly berating former Fed Chair Jerome Powell for not decreasing borrowing costs to the president’s liking. — Bryan Mena, CNN Money, 30 June 2026

Add the greens and/or vegetables, in stages as necessary, and toss in the garlicky oil, then add the sauce and cook to your liking, stirring frequently. — Emily Siner, NPR, 27 June 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