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Definition of liking

liking

/ˈlaɪ.kɪŋ/
lik · ing
Plural:likings
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• noun

1

A feeling of fondness, preference, or regard for someone or something.

Example

"She developed a strong liking for classical music during her university years."

2

What someone prefers, enjoys, or finds agreeable; personal taste or satisfaction (especially in the phrase 'to one's liking').

Example

"The chef adjusted the seasoning to make sure the soup was to the guest's liking."

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• Rhymes for liking

• Nearby Words

likeness
liker
likewise
liking
lilac
lilium
lille

Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English 'līcung', meaning pleasure, favor, or satisfaction, derived from the verb 'līcian' (to please or be sufficient).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Liking. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/liking
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