noun
Uncommon
relish
REH-lihsh
Relish (noun) means Great enjoyment or enthusiasm, especially in doing something. Example: “She tackled the challenge with obvious relish.”
noun
1
Great enjoyment or enthusiasm, especially in doing something.
"She tackled the challenge with obvious relish."
2
A condiment made from pickled or chopped vegetables or fruit, served as an accompaniment to food.
"He added a spoonful of relish to his hot dog."
verb
1
To enjoy something greatly or look forward to it with pleasure.
"She relished the chance to prove her critics wrong."
"I don't relish the idea of an early flight."
How to use relish
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishTo take real pleasure in something — or, as a food, a tangy pickled condiment.
Common pairings
relish the challenge
relish the moment
tomato relish
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Word forms
- Plural
- relishes
- Third person singular
- relishes
- Past tense
- relished
- Archaic forms
- relishest, relishedst, relisheth
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Etymology
A variant of release, originally meaning "taste" or "scent" in Middle English, ultimately from Latin relaxare.
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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.
