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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There was a lot of concern about how the Razorbacks' defense would hang with a faster, more talented offense, and so far the answer is not to Arkansas' liking. Arkansas Online, 14 Sep. 2025 Customize it to your liking and transform it into your next office space, guest house, or in-law suite. Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 14 Sep. 2025 Incidentally, crape myrtle trees self-sow when the soil is to their liking. Joshua Siskin, Oc Register, 13 Sep. 2025 Hummers will take advantage of most nectar that’s offered, but when the food and ambiance (clean feeders and no predators) are to their liking, word does get around. Joan Morris, Mercury News, 8 Sep. 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 20 Sep. 2025.

Kids Definition

liking

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

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