adj
taking
TAY-kihng
adj
1
Charming or attractive in a way that draws people in.
"She had a taking smile that put everyone at ease."
noun
1
The act of taking something, or (in plural) money received by a business.
"The shop's daily takings were down after the storm."
"Police recorded the taking of the stolen jewelry."
How to Use Taking
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAs an adjective, attractive or appealing; as a noun (often plural "takings"), money a business has earned.
Common pairings
a taking manner
the day's takings
Word Forms
more taking comparative, takings plural, most taking superlative
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Etymology
From take plus the suffix -ing.