relish
13 synonyms and 1 antonym for relish, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — Great enjoyment or enthusiasm, especially in doing something.
Synonyms
Everyday swaps
Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. noun
Great enjoyment or enthusiasm, especially in doing something.
“She tackled the challenge with obvious relish.”
How to use relish
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
relish the challenge
relish the moment
tomato relish
Etymology
A variant of release, originally meaning "taste" or "scent" in Middle English, ultimately from Latin relaxare.
Full origin of relish →Frequently asked questions
What does “relish” mean?
The word “relish” means great enjoyment or enthusiasm, especially in doing something. In plain terms, to take real pleasure in something — or, as a food, a tangy pickled condiment.
How do you pronounce “relish”?
“Relish” is pronounced REH-lihsh (/ˈɹɛlɪʃ/ in IPA).
How do you use “relish” in a sentence?
Here is “relish” used in a sentence: “She tackled the challenge with obvious relish.”
What part of speech is “relish”?
Depending on how it is used, “relish” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “relish” come from?
The word “relish” comes from Latin. A variant of release, originally meaning "taste" or "scent" in Middle English, ultimately from Latin relaxare.
Is “relish” a common word?
“Relish” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “relish” have?
“Relish” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: great enjoyment or enthusiasm, especially in doing something.
