TAKING: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for TAKING?

Need another word that means the same as “taking”? Find 24 synonyms and 30 related words for “taking” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Taking” are: pickings, proceeds, returns, receipts, earnings, winnings, spoils, fetching, winning, delightful, pleasing, pleasant, agreeable, likeable, endearing, lovely, lovable, adorable, cute, sweet, appealing, attractive, good-looking, prepossessing

Taking as a Noun

Definitions of "Taking" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “taking” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• The amount of money earned by a business from the sale of goods or services.
• The action or process of taking something.
• The act of someone who picks up or takes something.

Synonyms of "Taking" as a noun (7 Words)

earnings	Money obtained in return for labour or services. He claimed damages for loss of earnings.
pickings	The act of someone who picks up or takes something. The pickings were easy.
proceeds	Money obtained from an event or activity. Proceeds from the event will go to aid the work of the charity.
receipts	The act of receiving.
returns	A reciprocal group action. His gross income was enough that he had to file a tax return.
spoils	The act of stripping and taking by force.
winnings	Something won (especially money.

Usage Examples of "Taking" as a noun

• The taking of life.
• Clothing could be had for the taking.
• The big test for the shop's new look is whether it'll boost takings.

Taking as an Adjective

Definitions of "Taking" as an adjective

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “taking” as an adjective can have the following definitions:

• (of a person) captivating in manner; charming.
• Very attractive; capturing interest.

Synonyms of "Taking" as an adjective (17 Words)

adorable	Lovable especially in a childlike or naive way. I have four adorable Siamese cats.
agreeable	Conforming to your own liking or feelings or nature- Disraeli. A cheerful and agreeable companion.
appealing	Showing or expressing a desire for help or sympathy. An appealing sense of humor.
attractive	Having qualities or features which arouse interest. An attractive village.
cute	Clever or cunning, especially in a self-seeking or superficial way. A child with intolerably cute mannerisms.
delightful	Causing delight; charming. The comedy was delightful.
endearing	Inspiring affection. An endearing little grin.
fetching	Very attractive; capturing interest. A fetching new hairstyle.
good-looking	Pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion- Thackeray.
likeable	Easy to like; agreeable. A very likeable young woman.
lovable	Inspiring or deserving love or affection. He has a lovable sweet personality.
lovely	Lovable especially in a childlike or naive way. How lovely to see you.
pleasant	(of persons) having pleasing manners or behavior. A very pleasant evening.
pleasing	Satisfying or appealing. A pleasing piece of news.
prepossessing	Attractive or appealing in appearance. He was not a prepossessing sight.
sweet	Having a sweet nature befitting an angel or cherub. The sweet notes of the flute.
winning	Having won. A winning smile.

Usage Examples of "Taking" as an adjective

• Something inexpressibly taking in his manner.
• He was not a very taking person, she felt.

Associations of "Taking" (30 Words)

accomplishment	An activity that a person can do well. The reduction of inflation was a remarkable accomplishment.
achieve	To gain with effort. People striving to achieve.
achievement	The process or fact of achieving something. The achievement of professional recognition.
acquire	Come to have or undergo a change of (physical features and attributes. You must acquire the rudiments of Greek.
acquisition	An asset or object bought or obtained, typically by a library or museum. A recent acquisition by the museum.
aesthetically	With regard to beauty. The buildings and gardens of the factory have been aesthetically designed and laid out.
attain	To gain with effort. Clarify your objectives and ways of attaining them.
attractive	Pleasing or appealing to the senses. The job is attractive because of the pay.
buy	Be worth or be capable of buying. I can t buy this story.
enchanting	Delightfully charming or attractive. Enchanting views.
enthralling	Capturing interest as if by a spell. An enthralling book.
enticing	Highly attractive and able to arouse hope or desire. Difficult to say no to an enticing advertisement.
entrancing	Capturing interest as if by a spell. I find you entrancing.
fetching	Attractive. A fetching little garment of pink satin.
flourishing	Very lively and profitable. Flourishing businesses.
industrialist	A person involved in the ownership and management of industry. The exploitation of child labour by nineteenth century industrialists.
intriguing	Capable of arousing interest or curiosity. Our team came up with some most intriguing finds.
inventory	Make a complete list of. In our warehouse you ll find a large inventory of new and used bicycles.
object	Express or raise an objection or protest or criticism or express dissent. Bryant objects this very circumstance to the authenticity of the Iliad.
objective	The objective case. Examine with high power objective.
possession	The state of having, owning, or controlling something. The landlord wishes to gain possession of the accommodation.
profitable	Beneficial; useful. He d had a profitable day.
purchase	Obtain by purchase acquire by means of a financial transaction. The victory was purchased by the death of Rhiwallon.
successful	Accomplishing a desired aim or result. A successful actor.
tempting	Highly attractive and able to arouse hope or desire. A tempting repast.
thing	Anything used for emphasis. You won t find me smoking those filthy things.
thriving	Very lively and profitable. A thriving tourist center.
used	Having already been used. A used car.
wangle	Manage to obtain (something) by persuading or cleverly manipulating someone. I wangled an invitation to her party.
winning	Money won, especially by gambling. A winning personality.