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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Through the central screen there’s a number of ways to tailor the driving experience to your liking, including the level of regenerative braking. Trinity Francis, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025 The sandwich, which hit restaurants on March 17, is available in original, spicy and grilled, and comes with the fixings customers love including, juicy chicken (cooked to your liking), crispy bacon tossed in brown sugar and black pepper blend, Colby Jack cheese, lettuce, and a smoky BBQ sauce. Moná Thomas, People.com, 24 Mar. 2025 Trump’s strategy to act first and navigate around impediments, such as Congress and the courts, characterizes his 60-day blizzard of orders, directives and practiced confrontations attempting to remake domestic and international conditions to his liking. Alexis Simendinger, The Hill, 21 Mar. 2025 They aren’t distinguished, aside from Doc (Jeremy Swift) and Dopey (Andrew Barth Feldman) to whom Snow White takes a liking; for some reason Dopey looks just like Alfred E. Neuman of Mad magazine, which is impossible to ignore. Katie Walsh, Twin Cities, 20 Mar. 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 3 Apr. 2025.

Kids Definition

liking

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

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