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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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   How to use relish in a sentence. characteristic flavor; especially : pleasing or zestful flavor; a quantity just sufficient to flavor or characterize : trace… See the full definition

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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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   Relish definition: liking or enjoyment of the taste of something.. See examples of RELISH used in a sentence.

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   Relish isn't just a hotdog topping. 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.

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   Define relish. relish synonyms, relish pronunciation, relish translation, English dictionary definition of relish. n. 1. a. Hearty enjoyment or appreciation: "pausing with the relish of a man who knows he's about to get off a zinger" . See Synonyms at zest. b.

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   relish (somebody/something) doing something Nobody relishes cleaning the oven. Extra Examples. He did not particularly relish the prospect of a meeting with his boss. She secretly relished the thought of being alone with him. He was relishing his moment of glory. I always relish a good debate.

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   10 senses: 1. to savour or enjoy (an experience) to the full 2. to anticipate eagerly; look forward to 3. to enjoy the taste or.... Click for more definitions.

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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.