Pronunciation: /ˈlaɪkɪŋ/
noun a feeling of regard or fondness
A1 I have a liking for chocolate ice cream.
A2 She showed a liking for classical music.
B1 His liking for adventure sports led him to try skydiving.
B2 The professor's liking for Shakespeare was evident in his lectures.
C1 Her refined liking for fine art made her a respected art collector.
C2 The chef's discerning liking for exotic ingredients set his dishes apart from the rest.
verb present participle of the verb 'like', indicating an ongoing action or state
A1 I am liking the new book I am reading.
A2 She is liking the movie we watched last night.
B1 They are liking the food at the new restaurant in town.
B2 He has been liking the music of this band for years.
C1 The professor is liking the research proposal submitted by the student.
C2 After years of studying abroad, she is really liking the local culture.
formal Her liking for classical music is evident in her extensive collection of vinyl records.
informal I can tell by the way she talks about it that she's really liking that new TV show.
slang I'm really liking the vibes at this party, let's stay a bit longer.
figurative His liking for adventure led him to explore uncharted territories in search of hidden treasures.
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