Liking

/ˈlaɪ.kɪŋ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

a feeling of pleasure and enjoyment derived from someone or something; fondness.

She has a strong liking for classical music.

a preference or inclination toward something.

His liking for spicy food grows every day.

an attraction or affinity for someone.

There was an instant liking between the new classmates.

verb

present participle of 'like', referring to the act of enjoying or favoring.

She is liking the new book she started reading.

Derived from the verb 'like', which originated from Old English 'lician', meaning 'to please'.

to one's liking:

In accordance with one's tastes or preferences.

have a liking for:

To have a preference or fondness for something.

A liking for something cool or trendy.

I've got a real liking for this new band everyone's talking about.

Used in the context of social media to express approval.

I just gave that post a like; I have a liking for what they shared.