LIKING Synonyms: 147 Similar and Opposite Words

liking 1 of 2

noun

ˈlī-kiŋ

Definition of liking

as in like

positive regard for something I have a liking for dark chocolate

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liking

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verb

present participle of like

as in wanting

to wish to have I'd like another slice of pizza, but I've already eaten more than I should have

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as in preferring

to show partiality toward I like romantic comedies more than action movies

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as in enjoying

to take pleasure in an adventuresome young woman who likes skydiving

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as in pleasing

to see fit feel free to order whatever you like from the menu

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Recent Examples of liking

Noun

An update on inflation across the United States that came in close to economists’ expectations, even if prices are still rising too quickly for everyone’s liking, also helped calm the market. — Stan Choe, Los Angeles Times, 11 Sep. 2026 The versatility of a crisp white shirt, dressed up or down to your liking. — Angela Tafoya, Vogue, 9 Sep. 2026

Verb

For now, however, what the numbers actually show is a world adjusting to the new reality of great-power competition, feeling forced to choose one side without the luxury of liking it. — Adam Y. Liu, Foreign Affairs, 2 Sep. 2026 Germany has a different reason for liking the early dismissal. — Dillon Thomas, CBS News, 25 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for liking

Recent Examples of Synonyms for liking

Noun

At one point Facebook created MSI, or Meaningful Social Interactions, which favor shares over likes, a process that intensifies engagement.

— Pete Hammond, Deadline, 7 Oct. 2026
The level of insight in the resulting dossiers makes social-media algorithms that study your likes and clicks look quaint.

— Harry Booth, Time, 6 Oct. 2026

Definition of like

Verb

While wealthy watch buyers can easily afford the extra tax, some are preferring to hold off on purchases or deliveries until the tariff is lifted or lowered, industry analysts say.

— Robert Frank, CNBC, 26 Sep. 2026
But for those preferring an LLM-free life, user can program the unit with MicroPython and Arduino C++.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 25 Sep. 2026

Definition of preferring

Verb

Zada is also the rare actor who admits to watching his own performances—and enjoying them.

— Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 2 Oct. 2026
With the bread flour, the end result is a lovely, crowd-pleasing bun that’s great for snacking on its own or enjoying alongside a special holiday meal.

— Hana Asbrink, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 Oct. 2026

Definition of enjoying

Verb

For his fourth feature, Post Tenebras Lux, Reygadas took a major detour toward the avant-garde and the personal, in a move that garnered him some detractors while pleasing his more hardcore fans.

— Jordan Mintzer, HollywoodReporter, 28 Sep. 2026
But a taste for a cheap, crowd-pleasing meal may be something the two leaders share.

— Dee-Ann Durbin, Los Angeles Times, 21 Sep. 2026

Definition of pleasing

Noun

This hotel really does have a little bit of everything for everyone, regardless of your gastronomic preferences.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Oct. 2026
If employees enjoy working from home, wouldn’t a hybrid model be the perfect way to balance that preference with the need for face-to-face contact?

— Bilin Lin, Fortune, 5 Oct. 2026

Definition of preference

Verb

As the Iran war continued — and central banks worldwide began raising rates — members began favoring a hike, with three members wanting a quarter-point hike.

— Taylor Millard, The Washington Examiner, 3 Oct. 2026
Frequency climbs, engagement slips and the platform starts favoring other ads long before the marketing team concludes anything needs to change.

— Matt Jayson, Forbes.com, 2 Oct. 2026

Definition of favoring

Verb

In fact, the book’s depiction of Nick’s friendship and burgeoning relationship with Daisy’s golf-loving best friend Jordan Baker is upgraded to a torrid romance with its own love song and bedroom scenes that match Daisy’s and Gatsby’s.

— Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 1 Oct. 2026
In opening statements, prosecutors elaborated on that claim, saying Weinberg also traded on stories and pictures of his three children, presenting himself as a loving father looking for an outlet for his creative passion as an amateur shutterbug.

— Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026

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