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English noun: relish

1. relish (feeling) vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment


Synonymsgusto, zest, zestfulness


Broader (hypernym)enjoyment, enthusiasm

2. relish (food) spicy or savory condiment


Broader (hypernym)condiment


Narrower (hyponym)chowchow, olive, piccalilli, pickle, pickle relish

3. relish (cognition) the taste experience when a savoury condiment is taken into the mouth


Synonymsflavor, flavour, nip, sapidity, savor, savour, smack, tang


Broader (hypernym)gustatory perception, gustatory sensation, taste, taste perception, taste sensation


Narrower (hyponym)lemon, vanilla


English verb: relish

1. relish (emotion) derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in


SamplesShe relished her fame and basked in her glory.


ExamplesSam and Sue relish the movie


Synonymsbask, enjoy, savor, savour


Pattern of useSomebody ----s something.
Somebody ----s somebody.
Somebody ----s VERB-ing


Narrower (hyponym)devour, feast one's eyes


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