Some examples of word usage: was to his liking
1. The new restaurant had a cozy atmosphere and the food was to his liking.
Il nuovo ristorante aveva un'atmosfera accogliente e il cibo era di suo gradimento.
2. The movie was not exactly what he expected, but overall it was to his liking.
Il film non era esattamente come si aspettava, ma nel complesso era di suo gradimento.
3. The design of the house was modern and sleek, which was to his liking.
Il design della casa era moderno e elegante, cosa che era di suo gradimento.
4. The music at the party was too loud for his taste, but the drinks were to his liking.
La musica alla festa era troppo alta per i suoi gusti, ma le bevande erano di suo gradimento.
5. The job offer came with a higher salary, which was definitely to his liking.
L'offerta di lavoro includeva un salario più alto, cosa che era sicuramente di suo gradimento.
6. The hotel room had a beautiful view of the ocean, which was to his liking.
La camera d'albergo aveva una bellissima vista sull'oceano, cosa che era di suo gradimento.