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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.
Recent Examples on the Web
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The white sneaker can even be customized to your liking in subtle ways, from a high platform version to contrasting leather details in a variety of colors. Lina-Marie Baatz, Glamour, 21 Apr. 2025 The new blushes are designed for the same purpose—treating skin as the primary focus, while the color can be customized to your liking. Kiana Murden, Vogue, 18 Apr. 2025 Delwiche offers plenty of recipe variations for classics like chocolate chip cookies, pie crusts, brownies, icings, biscuits and beyond, with diagrams and photos to build understanding and, ideally, your dream dessert that’s tailored just to your liking. Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 17 Apr. 2025 Meanwhile, her daughter has already taken a strong liking to some of her mother’s greatest hits. Ryan Brennan, Miami Herald, 31 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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Cite this Entry

“Liking.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/liking. Accessed 25 Apr. 2025.

Kids Definition

liking

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

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