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View usage for: (relɪʃ) Word forms: plural, 3rd person singular presenttense relishes, present participle relishing, past tense, past participle relished1. verbIf you relish something, you get a lot of enjoyment from it. I relish the challenge of doing jobs that others turn down. [VERB noun] He ate quietly, relishing his meal. [VERB noun] Synonyms: enjoy, like, prefer, taste More Synonyms of relish Relish is also a noun. The three men ate with relish. 2. verbIf you relish the idea, thought, or prospect of something, you are looking forward to it very much. Jacqueline is not relishing the prospect of another spell in prison. [VERB noun] He relished the idea of getting some cash. [VERB noun] Synonyms: look forward to, fancy [informal], long for, delight in More Synonyms of relish 3. variable nounRelish is a sauce or pickle that you eat with other food in order to give the other food more flavour. More Synonyms of relish relish in British English (ˈrɛlɪʃ) verb (transitive)1. to savour or enjoy (an experience) to the full 2. to anticipate eagerly; look forward to 3. to enjoy the taste or flavour of (food, etc); savour 4. to give appetizing taste or flavour to (food), by or as if by the addition of pickles or spices noun5. liking or enjoyment, as of something eaten or experienced (esp in the phrase with relish) 6. pleasurable anticipation he didn't have much relish for the idea 7. an appetizing or spicy food added to a main dish to enhance its flavour 8. an appetizing taste or flavour 9. a zestful trace or touch there was a certain relish in all his writing 10. music (in English lute, viol, and keyboard music of the 16th and 17th centuries) a trilling ornament, used esp at cadences Derived forms relishable (ˈrelishable) adjective Word origin C16: from earlier reles aftertaste, from Old French: something remaining, from relaisser to leave behind; see releaserelish in American English (ˈrɛlɪʃ) noun1. distinctive or characteristic flavor a relish of garlic in the stew 2. a trace or touch (of some quality); hint or suggestion a relish of malice in his action 3. an appetizing flavor; pleasing taste 4. a. pleasure; enjoyment; zest to listen with relish b. liking or craving showing little relish for the task 5. anything that gives pleasure, zest, or enjoyment; attractive quality 6. a. any of a variety of foods, as pickles, olives, piccalilli, or raw vegetables, served with a meal to add flavor or as an appetizer b. a pickled condiment, as for use on hot dogs or hamburgers, usually consisting of finely chopped pickled cucumbers with spices, sugar, vinegar, etc. verb intransitive9. to taste or have the flavor (of something) 10. to have a pleasing taste Word origin ME reles < OFr relais, something remaining < relaisser: see release Examples of 'relish' in a sentencerelish British English: relish VERB If you relish something, you get a lot of enjoyment from it. I relish the challenge of doing jobs that others turn down. - American English: relish
- Brazilian Portuguese: saborear
- Chinese: 喜爱
- European Spanish: saborear
- French: savourer
- German: genießen
- Italian: entusiasmarsi per
- Japanese: 楽しむ
- Korean: 즐기다
- European Portuguese: saborear
- Latin American Spanish: saborear
Chinese translation of 'relish' n - (c/u) (Culin)
调(調)味品 (tiáowèipǐn) - (u) (= enjoyment)
乐(樂)趣 (lèqù)
vt - (= enjoy)
- [challenge, competition]
享受 (xiǎngshòu) - [idea, thought, prospect]
喜欢(歡) (xǐhuan) to relish doing sth 乐(樂)于(於)做某事 (lèyú zuò mǒushì)
Definition to savour or enjoy (an experience) to the full He ate quietly, relishing his meal. Synonyms prefer revel in luxuriate in Opposites dislike , loathe , be unenthusiastic about Definition to anticipate eagerly She is not relishing the prospect of returning to work. Synonyms look forward to long for delight in count the days until anticipate with pleasure lick your lips over Definition liking or enjoyment The three men ate with relish. Synonyms Opposites dislike , loathing , distaste Definition an appetizing or spicy food, such as a pickle, added to a main dish to improve its flavour pots of spicy relish Additional synonymsDefinition a liking or willingness our growing appetite for scandal Synonyms desire, liking, longing, demand, taste, passion, stomach, hunger, willingness, relish, craving, yearning, inclination, zeal, zest, propensity, hankering, proclivity, appetence, appetency Definition to value highly Anyone can appreciate our music. Synonyms enjoy, like, value, regard, respect, prize, admire, treasure, esteem, relish, cherish, savour, rate highly Definition sensitive recognition of good qualities, as in art They cheered in appreciation. Synonyms admiration, liking, respect, assessment, esteem, relish, valuation, enjoyment, appraisal, estimation, responsiveness Additional synonymsDefinition to have a wish for I just fancied a drink. Synonyms wish for, want, desire, would like, hope for, dream of, relish, long for, crave, be attracted to, yearn for, thirst for, hanker after, have a yen for I've always had a fondness for jewels. Synonyms liking, love, taste, fancy, attraction, weakness, preference, attachment, penchant, susceptibility, predisposition, soft spot, predilection, partialityDefinition vigorous enjoyment Hers was a minor part, but she played it with gusto. Synonyms relish, enthusiasm, appetite, appreciation, liking, delight, pleasure, enjoyment, savour, zeal, verve, zest, fervour, exhilaration, brio, zing (informal) Definition to be fond of He likes baseball. Synonyms enjoy, love, adore (informal), delight in, go for, dig (slang), relish, savour, revel in, be fond of, be keen on, be partial to, have a preference for, have a weakness for Definition what one likes or prefers She had a liking for good clothes. Synonyms fondness, love, taste, desire, bent, stomach, attraction, weakness, tendency, preference, bias, affection, appreciation, inclination, thirst, affinity, penchant, propensity, soft spot, predilection, partiality, pronenessDefinition a deep feeling of sexual attraction Our love for each other has been increased by what we've been through together. Synonyms passion, liking, regard, friendship, affection, warmth, attachment, intimacy, devotion, tenderness, fondness, rapture, adulation, adoration, infatuation, ardour, endearment, aroha (New Zealand), amity, LUV a partiality for junk food Synonyms liking, love, taste, weakness, preference, inclination, affinity, penchant, fondness, predisposition, predilection, proclivity (formal) Definition strong inclination or liking She had a penchant for playing jokes on people. Synonyms liking, taste, tendency, turn, leaning, bent, bias, inclination, affinity, disposition, fondness, propensity, predisposition, predilection, proclivity (formal), partiality, pronenessa little mustard to add piquancy Synonyms spiciness, bite (informal), kick (informal), edge, flavour, spice, relish, zest, tang, sharpness, pungency Definition a preference or liking his predilection for expensive whisky Synonyms liking, love, taste, weakness, fancy, leaning, tendency, preference, bias, inclination, penchant, fondness, propensity, predisposition, proclivity (formal), partiality, pronenessAdditional synonymsDefinition a liquid added to food to enhance its flavour pasta cooked in a sauce of garlic Synonyms dressing, dip, relish, condiment, jus Definition to enjoy and appreciate (food or drink) slowly Savour the flavour of each mouthful. Synonyms enjoy, appreciate, relish, delight in, revel in, partake of, drool over, luxuriate in, enjoy to the full, smack your lips over Definition the taste or smell of something The rich savour of the beans give this dish its character. Synonyms flavour, taste, smell, relish, smack, zest, tang, zing (informal), piquancyDefinition something that is added to food to enhance the flavour seasonings such as cayenne, paprika and ginger Synonyms flavouring, spice, salt and pepper, condiment Definition something that makes life or an activity more exciting The spice of danger will add to the lure. Synonyms excitement, kick (informal), zest, colour, pep, zip (informal), tang, zap (slang), gusto, zing (informal), piquancyDefinition desire or appetite They have no stomach for a fight. Synonyms inclination, taste, desire, appetite, relish, mindDefinition a strong sharp taste or smell Some liked its strong, fruity tang. Synonyms taste, bite, flavour, edge, relish, smack, savour, zest, sharpness, piquancy, spiciness, zestiness Definition to take a small amount of (a food or liquid) into the mouth, esp. in order to test the flavour Cut off a small piece of meat and taste it. Synonyms sample, try, test, relish, sip, savour, nibbleDefinition a liking for something She developed a taste for journeys to hazardous regions. Synonyms liking, preference, penchant, fondness, partiality, desire, fancy, leaning, bent, appetite, relish, inclination, palate, predilectionDefinition the sensation experienced by means of the taste buds Nettles have a surprisingly sweet taste. Synonyms flavour, savour, relish, smack, tang |