liking /ˈlaɪkɪŋ/noun 2forms 1phrases 1 noun2 •a feeling of enjoying someone or something and wanting more of itThe 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. — 2012 •(no longer used) Approval.goods bought on liking formslikings Phrases with liking take a liking toTo develop a fondness for; to become infatuated with.