liking
word · lemma: like
/ˈɫaɪkɪŋ/
LY-king
/lˈaɪkɪŋ/
LY-king
Definition
A feeling that you enjoy someone or something, or that you find them pleasant or attractive. It is often used in phrases such as 'take a liking to' someone or something.
Usage & Nuances
Usually a noun, not the verb form. Common patterns are 'have a liking for' and 'take a liking to'. 'Liking' is a bit more formal or literary than simple 'like', and in modern everyday speech it appears most often in set phrases.
Spanish: gusto - agradoPortuguese (BR): gosto - agradoPortuguese (PT): gosto - agradoChinese (Simplified): 喜爱 - 爱好Chinese (Traditional): 喜愛 - 愛好Hindi: पसंद - रुचिArabic: إعجاب - ميلBengali: পছন্দ - আগ্রহRussian: симпатия - склонность - пристрастиеJapanese: 好み - 好感Vietnamese: sở thích - thiện cảmKorean: 호감 - 애호Turkish: beğeni - sempatiUrdu: پسند - رغبتIndonesian: kesukaan - kegemaran
Example Sentences
She seems to have taken quite a liking to working from cafés.
natural
She has a liking for old books.
basic
The child took a liking to the new teacher.
basic
I never understood his liking for spicy food.
basic
I don't know why, but the dog immediately took a liking to me.
natural
He's always had a liking for anything vintage.
natural