Relished — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb adjective

Meaning & Definition of Relished

Relished (verb)

  1. to add relish to
  2. to be pleased or gratified by, enjoy
  3. to eat or drink with pleasure

Relished (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in adored, revered

    similar: admired, adored, appreciated, esteemed, revered, beloved, cherished, darling, dear, fair-haired, favored, favorite, fond, loved, pet, precious, special, sweet, white-headed, prized, treasured, preferred
    opposite: unbeloved, abhorred, abominated, despised, detested, disdained, disfavored, disliked, execrated, hated, loathed, unfavorite, abandoned, forgotten, ignored, alienated, estranged

Relished (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to take pleasure in

    "visit again real soon, for I relish your company"

    similar: adored, delighted (in), dug, enjoyed, fancied, got off (on), grooved (on), liked, loved, rejoiced (in), reveled (in), savored, got a kick out of, had a soft spot for, took to, was partial to, went for
    related: admired, appreciated, cherished, revered, venerated, worshipped, prized, treasured, valued, ate (up), devoured, drank (in), feasted (on), doted (on), idolized, cottoned (to), favored, preferred, indulged (in), luxuriated (in), wallowed (in)
    near: abhorred, abominated, detested, disliked, hated, loathed, condemned, despised, scorned

Related Entry: Relish (verb)

Relish is a different word from Relished. The synonyms below are for relish, not for relished.

  1. to take pleasure in

    "visit again real soon, for I relish your company"

    similar: adore, delight (in), dig, enjoy, fancy, get off (on), groove (on), like, love, rejoice (in), revel (in), savor, be partial to, get a kick out of, go for, have a soft spot for, take to
    related: admire, appreciate, cherish, revere, venerate, worship, prize, treasure, value, devour, drink (in), eat (up), feast (on), dote (on), idolize, cotton (to), favor, prefer, indulge (in), luxuriate (in), wallow (in)
    near: abhor, abominate, detest, dislike, hate, loathe, condemn, despise, scorn

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Relished

The most common words with a similar meaning to Relished:

admired, adored, appreciated, esteemed, revered, beloved, cherished, darling, dear, fair-haired, favored, favorite, fond, loved, pet, precious, special, sweet, white-headed, prized, treasured, preferred, delighted (in), dug, enjoyed, fancied, got off (on), grooved (on), liked, rejoiced (in), reveled (in), savored, got a kick out of, had a soft spot for, took to, was partial to, went for

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Relished

Words with the opposite meaning of Relished:

unbeloved, abhorred, abominated, despised, detested, disdained, disfavored, disliked, execrated, hated, loathed, unfavorite, abandoned, forgotten, ignored, alienated, estranged

Related Words for Relished

venerated, worshipped, valued, ate (up), devoured, drank (in), feasted (on), doted (on), idolized, cottoned (to), indulged (in), luxuriated (in), wallowed (in)

Near Antonyms of Relished

condemned, scorned

Word Forms of Relished

Inflections: relishing, relishes

Derived words: relishable (adjective)

Origin & Etymology of Relished

First known use: 1566i

Frequently Asked Questions about Relished

What does "Relished" mean?

"Relished" means to add relish to. As an a verb and an adjective, it is defined as: to add relish to. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Relished"?

Other words for "Relished" include admired, adored, appreciated, esteemed, revered, beloved, cherished and darling. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Relished" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Relished"?

There are 50 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Relished". Common alternatives include admired, adored, appreciated, esteemed, revered, beloved, cherished, darling, dear and fair-haired.

What is the opposite of "Relished"?

Antonyms of "Relished" include unbeloved, abhorred, abominated, despised, detested, disdained, disfavored and disliked. Near antonyms include condemned and scorned.

How do you use "Relished" in a sentence?

Examples of "Relished" in a sentence: "visit again real soon, for I relish your company".

Is "Relished" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Relished" can be used as a verb and an adjective, depending on the context.

What is the origin of the word "Relished"?

First known use: 1566i.

What is another word for "Relished" meaning "as in adored, revered"?

When "Relished" (adjective) means as in adored, revered, synonyms include admired, adored, appreciated, esteemed, revered and beloved. Opposites in this sense include unbeloved, abhorred, abominated and despised.