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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This weekend, the Red Bull upgrade package seems more to his liking, and the gap to Hadjar was more than a second in practice. Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 4 May 2026 The princess has taken a liking to sports! Stephanie Petit, PEOPLE, 2 May 2026 Some of the scrubs have been returned because customers found the material to be too thick for their liking. Lisa Gutierrez may 1, Kansas City Star, 1 May 2026 Still, this misanthrope takes somewhat of a liking to Fiona (Florence Ordesh), the woman who shows him to his room and tends the hotel bar. David Fear, Rolling Stone, 30 Apr. 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 6 May. 2026.

Kids Definition

liking

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

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