Meaning & Definition of word "Liking"
Liking
/ˈlaɪ.kɪŋ/
noun:
- 1. a feeling of pleasure and enjoyment derived from someone or something; fondness.
- Example: She has a strong liking for classical music.
- 2. a preference or inclination toward something.
- Example: His liking for spicy food grows every day.
- 3. an attraction or affinity for someone.
- Example: There was an instant liking between the new classmates.
verb:
- 1. present participle of 'like', referring to the act of enjoying or favoring.
- Example: She is liking the new book she started reading.
Etymology
●Derived from the verb 'like', which originated from Old English 'lician', meaning 'to please'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
to one's liking:
In accordance with one's tastes or preferences.
have a liking for:
To have a preference or fondness for something.
Related Words
like:
To find someone or something pleasant or agreeable.
loving:
Feeling or showing love or great care.
Slang Meanings of liking
Meaning: A liking for something cool or trendy.
● Example Sentence: I've got a real liking for this new band everyone's talking about.
Meaning: Used in the context of social media to express approval.
● Example Sentence: I just gave that post a like; I have a liking for what they shared.