relishes

noungreat appreciation of something

verblook forward to; appreciate

Synonyms for relishes

noun great appreciation of something

Antonyms for relishes

Word Origin & History

1520s, "taste, flavor," alteration of reles "scent, taste, aftertaste," (c.1300), from Old French relais, reles, "something remaining, that which is left behind," from relaisser "to leave behind" (see release (v.)). Meaning "enjoyment of the taste or flavor of something" is attested from 1640s. Sense of "condiment, that which imparts flavor" is first recorded 1797. The stuff you put on hot dogs is a sweet green pickle relish.

Example Sentences for relishes

The relishes should be passed while the soup is being eaten.

It will cost us enough to have sandwiches, salads, relishes and sweets.

He must hear from her own lips, forsooth, how she relishes this union.

Breakfast from seven to eleven; soups and relishes from eleven to half-past one.

He requires no stimulants at work, but when he is through he relishes a glass of wine.

The breakfast-table is always covered with a variety of relishes, and warm cakes.

Peppers (kaw-aw-kull) were a good deal used for seasoning and relishes.

Make out an account and furnish it, Raper; we'll see how he relishes Shylock when he comes to read that.

Foods preserved by pickling are known as either pickles or relishes.

It relishes the pretty trivialities of art, its vulgar cleverness, its conscious graces.

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