relish — to enjoy something greatly; to take pleasure in
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to enjoy something greatly; to take pleasure in
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈrelɪʃ/
Example Sentences
- The food critic relished every bite of the mysterious dish, even though it looked like alien food.
- I don't relish the idea of explaining to my mom why I failed the exam.
- My grandfather relishes telling the same story about catching a 'giant' fish for the 100th time.
relish
VERB[/ˈrelɪʃ/]
to enjoy something greatly; to take pleasure in
She takes the first bite and truly relishes every crunch of the fresh apple.
Relish the shellfish, even in hellish kitchens!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'relais' meaning 'remainder' or 'aftertaste', derived from Latin 'relinquere' meaning 'to leave behind'. The word evolved to mean 'a taste left behind' and later 'to enjoy the taste of something'.
Breakdown
re- (back, again) + -lish (from Old French 'laissier', to leave) = relish (that which is left behind, or to savor)
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📝Examples
“The food critic relished every bite of the mysterious dish, even though it looked like alien food.”
“I don't relish the idea of explaining to my mom why I failed the exam.”
“My grandfather relishes telling the same story about catching a 'giant' fish for the 100th time.”
“She ordered a hamburger with extra relish and no regrets.”
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