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   relish

   /ˈrɛlɪʃ/

   noun

   • 1. great enjoyment: "she swigged a mouthful of wine with relish"
   • ▪ liking for or pleasurable anticipation of something: "I was appointed to a post for which I had little relish" Similar enjoymentgustodelightpleasuregleerapturesatisfactioncontentmentcontentednessgratificationhappinessexhilarationexcitementtitillationappreciationlikingfondnessenthusiasmappetitezesthumorous:delectationOpposite dislike
   • 2. a piquant sauce or pickle eaten with plain food to add flavour: "use salsa as a relish with grilled meat or fish" Similar condimentaccompanimentsaucedressingflavouringseasoningdip
   • 3. an appetizing flavour: 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 inappreciatesavourrevel inluxuriate inglory ingloat overfeel self-satisfied aboutcrow aboutinformal:get a kick out ofget a thrill out ofOpposite dislike
   • ▪ anticipate with pleasure: "we did not relish the idea of a strike" 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 ‘odour, taste’ giving rise to ‘appetizing flavour, piquant taste’ (mid 17th century), and hence relish (sense 2 of the noun) (late 18th century).

   Derivatives

   • 1. relishable adjective

   Scrabble Points: 9

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishRELISH | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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

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   an appetizing taste or flavour. a zestful trace or touch. there was a certain relish in all his writing. music (in English lute, viol, and keyboard music of the 16th and 17th centuries) a trilling ornament, used esp at cadences.

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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.

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

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   to get great pleasure from something; to want very much to do or have something synonym enjoy. relish something to relish a challenge. to relish the chance/opportunity to do something. to relish the idea/thought of something. I don't relish the prospect of getting up early tomorrow.

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   noun. 1. 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.

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

11. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishRELISH | meaning - Cambridge Learner's 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.