liking

noun
UK: /ˈlaɪkɪŋ/
US: /ˈlaɪkɪŋ/

  1. A feeling of enjoying or approving of something or someone.

    1. I have a strong liking for chocolate cake. [ ] [ ]
    2. Her immediate liking for her new coworker made the project more enjoyable. [ ] [ ]

  2. A preference or taste for something.

    1. He has a liking for fast cars and loud music. [ ] [ ]
    2. My dad developed a liking for gardening after he retired from the office. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

partiality fondness preference taste affection
liking verb

  1. Present participle of like; enjoying or approving of something.

    1. I am liking this new song a lot. [ ] [ ]
    2. She is really liking her new school because of the friendly atmosphere. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "liking" in English means: A feeling of enjoying or approving of something or someone., A preference or taste for something..

The phonetic transcription of "liking" is /ˈlaɪkɪŋ/ in British English and /ˈlaɪkɪŋ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "liking": partiality, fondness, preference, taste, affection.

Example usage of "liking": "I have a strong liking for chocolate cake.". More examples on the page.