liking — ozdic

Definitions

noun

1

A like; a predilection.

The likings and dislikings of society, or of some powerful portion of it, are thus the main thing which has practically determined the rules laid down for general observance, under the penalties of law or opinion.

The Ivorian is a player with such a liking for improvisation it does not usually look like he has any more idea than anyone else what he is going to do next, so it was an interesting choice.

2

Approval.

goods bought on liking

Collocations

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(noun.)

ADJ

great

particular, special

VERB + LIKING

have

Sarah has a real liking for spicy food and always orders the hottest dishes.

demonstrate, develop

share

PREP

for your ~

The music at the concert was far too loud for my liking.

to your ~

The new office layout wasn't quite to everyone's liking, so management decided to make some changes.

~ for

My teenage son has developed quite a liking for jazz music over the past year.

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Antonyms

dislike

Idioms & Phrases

Example Bank

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The likings and dislikings of society, or of some powerful portion of it, are thus the main thing which has practically determined the rules laid down for general observance, under the penalties of la

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02

The Ivorian is a player with such a liking for improvisation it does not usually look like he has any more idea than anyone else what he is going to do next, so it was an interesting choice.

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03

goods bought on liking

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04

If you have no liking for modern music, you will not enjoy this concert.

Tatoeba · #30854

05

Fred took a liking to Jane and started dating her.

Tatoeba · #34082

06

The coffee was not much to my liking.

Tatoeba · #50494

Usage Notes

i Register

In some senses, liking is marked as archaic. Watch for register when choosing this word.