liking

1 of 2

noun

lik·​ing ˈlī-kiŋ 

: favorable regard : fondness, taste

… had a greater liking for law …

—E. M. Coulter

took a liking to the newcomer

liking

2 of 2

present participle of like entry 1

Synonyms of liking

Noun

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

Examples of liking in a Sentence

Noun

I have a liking for dark chocolate.

Recent Examples on the Web

Noun

Just attach it to a railing and adjust the height to your liking. — Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Nov. 2026

Sales never took off, and the Cybertruck’s divisive shape became an all-too-visible reminder of the CEO’s role in reshaping the federal government to his liking. — Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 6 Nov. 2026

Beige is a bit too basic for our liking, whereas camel brings cozy warmth and chic sophistication with its golden-brown undertones. — InStyle, 24 Oct. 2026

Anyone who’s had a game console and played Madden has arranged depth charts to their liking and made game-management decisions to feel like a head coach. — Saad Yousuf, New York Times, 15 Oct. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

Noun

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