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

There’s never going to be optimal city management of road closures and detours to everyone’s liking, no matter how many public hearings of driver angst and outcry take place. — Chicago Tribune, 6 Sep. 2026

If fruity fragrances lean too sweet for your liking and clean scents feel too minimalist, citrus perfumes may be the ideal middle ground. — Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 3 Sep. 2026

Most sweatpants are a little too low-effort for my liking, and my skin-tight leggings look a little dorky with compression socks. — Kelsey Mulvey, Condé Nast Traveler, 31 Aug. 2026

The best kids basketball sets This set will encourage your kids to remain active and develop a liking for the game of basketball. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 24 Aug. 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