relish

[ˈrɛlɪʃ]

relish Definition

• 1. great enjoyment or delight in something
• 2. a 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!

• Example

  She relished the opportunity to travel.

• Example

  I don't relish the idea of working overtime.

• Example

  He relished the challenge of climbing the mountain.

• Example

  The hot dog was topped with mustard and relish.

relish Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for relish

• enjoyment
• pleasure
• delight
• savor
• flavoring

Antonyms for relish

• dislike
• aversion

Idioms Using relish

• relish the thought

  to be excited or pleased about the possibility of something happening

  Example

  I don't relish the thought of having to work on the weekend.

• with relish

  with great enthusiasm or enjoyment

  Example

  He ate the sandwich with relish.

• make a virtue of necessity

  to make the best of a difficult situation

  Example

  Since we can't afford a big wedding, we'll make a virtue of necessity and have a small, intimate ceremony.

Phrases with relish

• relish the moment

  to enjoy and appreciate the present moment

  Example

  Let's just sit here and relish the moment.

• relish in something

  to take great pleasure in something

  Example

  She relished in the attention she received after her performance.

• spicy relish

  a type of relish that has a spicy flavor

  Example

  The spicy relish added a kick to the burger.

Origins of relish

from Old French 'reles', meaning 'something remaining, that which is left behind'

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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.