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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However, the demonstrations have yet to be countrywide and have not been as 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, Chicago Tribune, 2 Jan. 2026 The electric cooker features an egg rack that holds up to seven eggs and a stainless steel cooking plate that delicately cooks them to your liking. Alicia Geigel, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Dec. 2025 The inside can be cooked to your liking—a good medium-rare for me, please. Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 29 Dec. 2025 Side sleepers might find this to be too soft for their liking, Baker folds her pillow in half to get a little extra support and keep neck pain away. Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 18 Dec. 2025 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 7 Jan. 2026.

Kids Definition

liking

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

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