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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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   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. noun. liking or enjoyment, as of something eaten or experienced (esp in the phrase with relish )

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

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   1. a. To take keen pleasure in; enjoy fully: relished every minute of their vacation. b. To be pleased with or look forward to: I don't relish speaking with that student's parents about his behavior. 2. Archaic To give spice or flavor to. v.intr. Archaic To have a pleasing or distinctive taste.

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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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   Relish Definition. Distinctive or characteristic flavor. A relish of garlic in the stew. Pleasure; enjoyment; zest. To listen with relish. Anything that gives pleasure, zest, or enjoyment; attractive quality. Liking or craving. Showing little relish for the task.

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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.

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    relish meaning, definition, what is relish: to enjoy an experience or the thought of...: Learn more.