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liking

[lahy-king] / ˈlaɪ kɪŋ /
NOUN
fondness, taste
Synonyms
STRONGEST
affinity
STRONG
affection appetite appreciation attachment attraction bent bias desire devotion fancy favoritism inclination love mind palate partiality passion penchant pleasure predilection preference proneness propensity relish stomach sympathy tendency tooth velleity weakness will
WEAK
soft spot
Antonyms
STRONG
animosity antipathy aversion disgust disinclination disinterest dislike distaste enmity fairness hate hatred impartiality indifference justice neglect repulsion revulsion

Example Sentences

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The virtual staff room emptied not because people stopped liking each other, but because there was no staff left.

From Slate • Apr. 12, 2026

They’re underweight other fixed-income while still liking U.S. stocks, citing their more defensive nature versus other regions, positive operating leverage, pro-cyclical policy and the potential for AI-driven efficiency gains.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

“Hedge funds are just liking the gamed uncertainty.”

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 29, 2026

Naismith wasn't liking what he was seeing in the immediate aftermath of Scotland going 2-1 ahead.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

Dicey ignored her too, not liking the tone of her voice.

From "Homecoming" by Cynthia Voigt