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developed liking

[dɪˈvɛləpt ˈlaɪkɪŋ]
noun phrasepl: developed likings
gosto adquirido
1. A preference or fondness for something that has grown over time through repeated exposure or experience, rather than being immediate or innate
Coffee was a developed liking for her; she didn't enjoy it at first.
Café era um gosto adquirido para ela; ela não gostava no início.
2. An appreciation that has been cultivated gradually
Opera became a developed liking after attending several performances.
Ópera se tornou um gosto adquirido após assistir a vários espetáculos.
NYC Slang
an acquired taste
Synonyms
acquired tastecultivated preferencegrown fondnessgradual appreciation
Antonyms
instant likingimmediate preferenceinnate tastenatural inclination

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
gosto adquirido
most common and understood across Brazil
São Paulo
gosto desenvolvido
more literal translation, also used
Portugal
gosto adquirido
standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

acquired taste
grow on someone
take a shine to something
warming up to something
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