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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Top with crispy tortilla strips, extra cheese, cilantro, and sour cream to your liking. Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2024 Harris, a generation younger and of Black and Indian heritage, is a compelling foil against Trump, who remade the GOP to his liking and helms a movement that has found no counterweight in conservative circles. Philip Elliott, TIME, 10 Sep. 2024 To adjust the loft to your liking, use one of the two zippers to tighten or loosen the cover so the fill fluffs or loosens based on your preferences. Lindsay Modglin, Verywell Health, 16 Oct. 2024 While there isn’t a signature zero-proof cocktail listed, the bartenders can expertly whip up a non-alcoholic blackberry mojito or something else to your liking. Eve Chen, USA TODAY, 14 Oct. 2024 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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Cite this Entry

“Liking.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/liking. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

liking

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

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