liking

noun

lik·​ing ˈlī-kiŋ How to pronounce liking (audio)
: favorable regard : fondness, taste
had a greater liking for lawE. 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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Feel free to use your favorite peppers, and increase or decrease the heat according to your liking. Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 18 Feb. 2025 All are eager to rearrange the party more to their ideological liking, though their views of how to fix what went wrong are often diametrically opposed. Shane Goldmacher, New York Times, 17 Feb. 2025 But the Lakers decided Williams was too injured for their liking and nixed the deal. The Athletic Nba Staff, The Athletic, 14 Feb. 2025 The woman hummed softly, lower lip jutting out, expression a little too close to pity for Sam’s liking. Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 12 Feb. 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 5 Mar. 2025.

Kids Definition

liking

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

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