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 Bake until the inside is cooked to your liking, then top with a bit more cookie dough, and pop it back in the oven for another minute or two. Sharon Greenthal, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Mar. 2024 Once on the table, each guest can add parmesan to their liking. Mark Holgate, Vogue, 7 Mar. 2024 The president sometimes rewrites tweets to his liking and ad-libs his own video responses, Mr. Flaherty said. Lisa Lerer, New York Times, 5 Mar. 2024 When fish starts to flake but still looks a little shiny in the middle, it’s done to our liking. Rita Nader Heikenfeld, The Enquirer, 2 Mar. 2024 Private investors are too profit-oriented for Leonhardt’s liking. Dominic Pino, National Review, 25 Jan. 2024 The first portion is mashed to the consistency of your liking, while the second is left whole, for different textures in every bite. Ali Slagle, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Feb. 2024 In the online process, parents or guardians will select their top three choices and then the district employees will match the families on the waitlists with available VPK seats of their liking. Jimena Tavel, Miami Herald, 22 Feb. 2024 What makes the candy salad so enjoyable is that creators can personalize the mix to their liking. Sydney Borchers, Fox News, 13 Feb. 2024

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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 19 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

liking

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

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