relishing

ADJECTIVE

palatable

Synonyms

STRONGEST

acceptable agreeable appetizing attractive delicious enjoyable pleasant satisfactory tempting

STRONG

toothsome

WEAK

A-OK aperitive cool copacetic delectable delightful divine fair flavorsome good-tasting heavenly luscious mellow mouthwatering peachy sapid saporific saporous savory scrumptious sugar-coated sweetened tasteful tasty toothy yummy

Antonyms

STRONGEST

disagreeable repulsive unacceptable unattractive unpleasant unsatisfactory

WEAK

bitter distasteful sour unsavory untasty

ADJECTIVE

savory

Synonyms

STRONGEST

appetizing aromatic delectable fragrant luscious mellow piquant pungent spicy sweet tangy tasty tempting wholesome

STRONG

dainty good rich

WEAK

agreeable ambrosial aperitive decent exquisite full-flavored mouthwatering palatable perfumed redolent respectable sapid savorous scrumptious toothsome

Antonyms

STRONGEST

bad bland dull flavorless repulsive sour stinking tasteless unappetizing unpleasant unsavory

WEAK

displeasing distasteful offensive

Example Sentences

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Conductors love to play “Pulcinella” for goofy laughs, exaggerating trombone glissandi and the like, relishing guffaws from the audience.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 23, 2026

Not long after, adults will follow suit and find themselves relishing the activities they once forbade their children from.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 23, 2026

On the personal side, Os is also relishing her relationship with Peso Pluma.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 20, 2026

But while the mood within Welsh rugby is gloomy, Thomas, set to win his 79th cap against France in Cardiff on Sunday, has been relishing his time abroad.

From Barron's • Feb. 12, 2026

My feet dangle off the end, dance nervously, relishing relief for the first time in months.

From "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett

relishing

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