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rel·ish

relish

 
 
pronunciation:
re lihsh
parts of speech:
noun, verb
part of speech: noun
definition 1: a great enjoyment of something.
He always ate with relish.
synonyms:
zest
similar words:
taste
definition 2: a spicy topping used to flavor food. Relish is often made out of chopped, pickled vegetables and served on hot dogs or hamburgers.
synonyms:
condiment
 
part of speech: verb
inflections: relishes, relishing, relished
definition: to take great pleasure in; enjoy.
I would relish the chance to meet him.
synonyms:
adore, enjoy, love, rejoice in
antonyms:
dislike
similar words:
appreciate, cherish, delight in, fancy, like, value
derivations: relishable (adj.), relishingly (adv.)