relishing

rel·ish

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [rel-ish]
- /ˈrɛl ɪʃ/
- /ˈrel.ɪʃ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [rel-ish]
- /ˈrɛl ɪʃ/

Definitions of relishing word

noun relishing liking or enjoyment of the taste of something. 1
noun relishing pleasurable appreciation of anything; liking: He has no relish for obscene jokes. 1
noun relishing Cookery. something savory or appetizing added to a meal, as pickles or olives. a sweet pickle made of various vegetables, usually chopped or minced. an appetizer or hors d'oeuvre. 1
noun relishing a pleasing or appetizing flavor. 1
noun relishing a pleasing or enjoyable quality. 1
noun relishing a taste or flavor. 1

See all 12 definitions of relishing

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Origin of relishing

First appearance:

before 1520

One of the 28% oldest English words

1520-30; alteration of Middle English reles aftertaste, scent < Old French, variant of relais remainder, that left behind; see release

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Parts of speech for Relishing

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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relishing popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 87% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for relishing

adj relishing

a-ok — in perfect working order; excellent
aok — Alternative spelling of A-okay.
aperitive — aperient.
copacetic — very good; excellent; completely satisfactory
mouthwatering — very appetizing in appearance, aroma, or description: a mouth-watering dessert.

All 5 Synonyms of relishing