relish Definition
- 1great enjoyment or delight in something
- 2a condiment eaten with plain food to add flavor
Using relish: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "relish" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
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She relished the opportunity to travel.
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I don't relish the idea of working overtime.
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He relished the challenge of climbing the mountain.
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The hot dog was topped with mustard and relish.
relish Synonyms and Antonyms
Idioms Using relish
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I don't relish the thought of having to work on the weekend.
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He ate the sandwich with relish.
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Since we can't afford a big wedding, we'll make a virtue of necessity and have a small, intimate ceremony.
Phrases with relish
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Let's just sit here and relish the moment.
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She relished in the attention she received after her performance.
spicy relish
a type of relish that has a spicy flavor
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The spicy relish added a kick to the burger.
Origins of relish
from Old French 'reles', meaning 'something remaining, that which is left behind'
Summary: relish in Brief
The term 'relish' [ˈrɛlɪʃ] refers to great enjoyment or delight in something, as in 'She relished the opportunity to travel.' It also means a condiment eaten with plain food to add flavor, such as 'The hot dog was topped with mustard and relish.' Phrases like 'relish the moment' and 'relish in something' denote taking pleasure in the present or in something specific. Idioms like 'with relish' convey enthusiasm, while 'make a virtue of necessity' means making the best of a difficult situation.
