relish

Noun · Verb
Synonyms: gustozestzestfulnessflavorflavoursapiditysavorsavoursmackniptangenjoy

WordNet 3.0

Noun (3)

  1. vigorous and enthusiastic enjoymentSynonyms: gustozestzestfulness
  2. spicy or savory condiment
  3. the taste experience when a savoury condiment is taken into the mouthSynonyms: flavorflavoursapiditysavorsavoursmackniptang

Verb (1)

  1. derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in“She relished her fame and basked in her glory”Synonyms: enjoybasksavorsavour
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Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

Relish \Rel"ish\ (r[e^]l"[i^]sh), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Relished (r[e^]l"[i^]sht); p. pr. & vb. n. Relishing.] [Of. relechier to lick or taste anew; pref. re- re- + lechier to lick, F. l['e]cher. See Lecher, Lick.]

1.To taste or eat with pleasure; to like the flavor of; to partake of with gratification; hence, to enjoy; to be pleased with or gratified by; to experience pleasure from; as, to relish food. [1913 Webster]

Now I begin to relish thy advice.— Shak.[1913 Webster]
He knows how to prize his advantages, and to relish the honors which he enjoys.— Atterbury.[1913 Webster]

2.To give a relish to; to cause to taste agreeably. [1913 Webster]

A savory bit that served to relish wine.— Dryden.[1913 Webster]
Relish \Rel"ish\, v. i. To have a pleasing or appetizing taste; to give gratification; to have a flavor. [1913 Webster]

Had I been the finder-out of this secret, it would not have relished among my other discredits. --Shak. [1913 Webster]

A theory, which, how much soever it may relish of wit and invention, hath no foundation in nature. --Woodward. [1913 Webster]

Relish \Rel"ish\, n. (Carp.) The projection or shoulder at the side of, or around, a tenon, on a tenoned piece. --Knight. [1913 Webster]
Relish \Rel"ish\, n.

1.A pleasing taste; flavor that gratifies the palate; hence, enjoyable quality; power of pleasing. [1913 Webster]

Much pleasure we have lost while we abstained From this delightful fruit, nor known till now True relish, tasting.— Milton.[1913 Webster]
When liberty is gone, Life grows insipid, and has lost its relish.— Addison.[1913 Webster]

2.Savor; quality; characteristic tinge. [1913 Webster]

It preserve some relish of old writing.— Pope.[1913 Webster]

3.A taste for; liking; appetite; fondness. [1913 Webster]

A relish for whatever was excellent in arts.— Macaulay.[1913 Webster]
I have a relish for moderate praise, because it bids fair to be judicious.— Cowper.[1913 Webster]

4.That which is used to impart a flavor; specifically, something taken with food to render it more palatable or to stimulate the appetite; a condiment. [1913 Webster]

Syn: Taste; savor; flavor; appetite; zest; gusto; liking; delight. [1913 Webster]

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