relish
/'reliʃ/
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Definition
Noun:
- A savory or spicy condiment: A substance, such as a pickle or chutney, used to add flavor or interest to food.
- Great enjoyment or zest: Keen, hearty, or enthusiastic pleasure taken in something.
- A distinctive taste or flavor: A pleasing or appetizing flavor, especially one that is distinctive.
Verb:
- To take great pleasure or delight in something: To enjoy or appreciate something with enthusiasm.
- To anticipate with pleasure: To look forward to something with enjoyment.
- (Archaic) To give flavor or relish to: To make something more appetizing or enjoyable.
Usage Examples
Noun:
- I added some sweet pickle relish to my hot dog. (Here, 'relish' is a condiment.)
- She listened to the story with great relish. (Here, 'relish' means enjoyment.)
- Hunger gives relish to any food. (Here, 'relish' refers to a pleasing flavor.)
Verb:
- He relishes the challenge of a difficult project. (He enjoys the challenge.)
- I don't relish the thought of cleaning the garage. (I do not look forward to it.)
- The chef relished the dish with fresh herbs. (Archaic: The chef added flavor to the dish.)
Advanced Usage
- "To have no relish for something": To have no interest in or enjoyment of something.
- He has no relish for office politics.
- "With (a) relish": With great enjoyment or gusto.
- She attacked the problem with relish.
Variants and Related Words
- Relishing (gerund/participle): The act of enjoying something keenly.
- His relishing of the victory was evident.
- Relishable (adj., rare): Capable of being enjoyed.
- A relishable experience.
Synonyms
- Noun (enjoyment): Enjoyment, gusto, zest, delight, pleasure.
- Noun (condiment): Condiment, sauce, chutney, pickle.
- Verb: Enjoy, savor, delight in, revel in, appreciate.
Related Phrases
- "To add relish to": To make something more enjoyable or interesting.
- His witty comments added relish to the conversation.
Idioms
- "Hunger is the best relish": (Proverb) When you are hungry, even simple food tastes delicious.
- After the long hike, the simple sandwich was delicious—hunger is the best relish.
Noun
- the taste experience when a savoury condiment is taken into the mouth
- spicy or savory condiment
- vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment
Verb
- derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
- She relished her fame and basked in her glory