rather like

Frequency: 7.010.5 per million words

to like someone or something to a certain extent; quite

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Examples (20)

  • He's rather like his father, isn't he?
  • I rather like the idea of a quiet evening at home.
  • I rather like the idea of a quiet evening at home.
  • She found his dry sense of humor rather likeable.
  • She found his quirky sense of humor rather like her own.
  • The new painting was rather like something I'd seen before.
  • The new decor is rather like something you'd see in a boutique hotel.
  • He's rather like his father in his determination.
  • Despite the initial hesitation, I've come to rather like my new job.
  • They seemed to rather like the unexpected change of plans.
  • The weather today is rather like autumn, even though it's summer.
  • The garden has a charm that is rather like an old English cottage.
  • Do you rather like classical music, or do you prefer something else?
  • To be honest, I rather like the challenge of difficult puzzles.
  • His style of painting is rather like the impressionists.
  • Her performance was rather like a seasoned professional's.
  • She seemed to rather like the attention she was getting.
  • Many people rather like the taste of bitter chocolate.
  • The taste of this fruit is rather like a sweet berry.
  • I've always rather liked the sound of rain on the roof.