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

Beyond the smooth texture, the skirt features dainty lace trim accents across the middle and around the hem, a vintage floral pattern, and a delicate drawstring at the waist to adjust the fit to your liking. —Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 9 Jan. 2026

Washington under both Republican and Democratic presidents has thrown America’s weight around to mold the region to its liking. —Daniel Depetris, Chicago Tribune, 6 Jan. 2026

Each statue — Zito had 200 in total — cost $5,000 to purchase and gave each buyer a chance to personalize it to his or her liking. —Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 3 Jan. 2026

However, the protests have yet to be as widespread and intense as those surrounding the death of Amini, who was detained over not wearing her hijab, or headscarf, to the liking of authorities. —Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 3 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