liking

[lahy-king]

noun

1. preference, inclination, or favor.

   to show a liking for privacy.

   Synonyms: affection, fondness, partiality, predilection, propensity, leaning
   Antonyms: antipathy

2. pleasure or taste.

   much to his liking.

3. the state or feeling of a person who likes. like.

liking

/ ˈlaɪkɪŋ /

noun

1. the feeling of a person who likes; fondness

2. a preference, inclination, or pleasure

Other Word Forms

• overliking noun
• self-liking adjective
• underliking noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of liking¹

before 900; Middle English; Old English līcung. See like ², -ing ¹

Example Sentences

It comes after Sir Keir described Reform UK's policy of scrapping indefinite leave to remain as "racist" and accused Farage of not liking Britain.

From BBC

The warning signals were posted in the opening moments when Baris Alper Yilmaz did what other players have done too often for Slot's liking.

From BBC

He eventually discovered a group more to his liking: the National Socialist German Workers’ Party, better known to history as the Nazis.

From Salon

One fan shouted: "How you liking Long Island Rory, thumbs up or down?"

From BBC

The host also reiterated that liking him or his show was not the point.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• affinity