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   rel·ish

   /ˈreliSH/

   noun

   • 1. great enjoyment: "she swigged a mouthful of wine with relish"
   • ▪ liking for or pleasurable anticipation of something: "I was appointed to a position for which I had little relish" Similar enjoymentgustodelightpleasuregleerapturesatisfactioncontentmentcontentednessgratificationhappinessexhilarationexcitementtitillationappreciationlikingfondnessenthusiasmappetitezesthumorous:delectationOpposite dislike
   • 2. a condiment eaten with plain food to add flavor: "use salsa as a relish with grilled meat or fish" Similar condimentaccompanimentsaucedressingflavoringseasoningdip
   • 3. an appetizing flavor: archaic "the tired glutton finds no relish in the sweetest meat"
   • ▪ a distinctive taste or tinge: "the relish of wine"

   verb

   • 1. enjoy greatly: "he was relishing his moment of glory" Similar enjoydelight inlovelikeadorebe pleased bytake pleasure inrejoice inappreciatesavorrevel inluxuriate inglory ingloat overfeel self-satisfied aboutcrow aboutinformal:get a kick out ofget a thrill out ofOpposite dislike
   • ▪ be pleased by or about: "I don't relish the thought of waiting on an invalid for the next few months" Similar look forward tofancyanticipate with pleasureawait with pleasurelick one's lips overbe unable to wait forcount the days untillong forhope forOpposite dread
   • 2. make pleasant to the taste; add relish to: archaic "I have also a novel to relish my wine"

   Word Origin Middle English: alteration of obsolete reles, from Old French reles ‘remainder’, from relaisser ‘to release’. The early noun sense was ‘odor, taste’ giving rise to ‘appetizing flavor, piquant taste’ (mid 17th century), and hence relish (sense 2 of the noun) (late 18th century).

   Derivatives

   • 1. relishable adjective

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   The meaning of RELISH is characteristic flavor; especially : pleasing or zestful flavor. How to use relish in a sentence.

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   RELISH definition: 1. to like or enjoy something: 2. If you relish the idea or thought of something, you feel…. Learn more.

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   The verb relish means to enjoy something immensely. You may relish eating the relish on your hotdog, or you may relish taking an afternoon nap. The word relish has been around since the 16th century and comes to us from the French, who are pretty good at indulging and savoring.

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   to anticipate eagerly; look forward to. to enjoy the taste or flavour of (food, etc); savour. to give appetizing taste or flavour to (food), by or as if by the addition of pickles or spices.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryRELISH | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   RELISH meaning: 1. to like or enjoy something: 2. If you relish the idea or thought of something, you feel…. Learn more.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishRELISH definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Relish is a sauce or pickle that you eat with other food in order to give the other food more flavour.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishrelish verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   Definition of relish verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   rel•ish. (ˈrɛl ɪʃ) n. 1. enjoyment of the taste of something: to eat with relish. 2. pleasurable appreciation of anything; liking. 3. a. something savory or appetizing added to a meal, as olives or pickles. b. a sweet or pungent pickle made of various usu. chopped vegetables. 4. a pleasing or appetizing flavor.

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    Sep 27, 2024 · Noun. [edit] relish (countable and uncountable, plural relishes) A pleasant taste. Enjoyment; pleasure.

11. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishMeaning of relish – Learner’s Dictionary - Cambridge Dictionary

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    RELISH definition: 1. to enjoy something: 2. enjoyment: 3. a sauce that you put on food to give it more taste. Learn more.