Relishes — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb noun /ˈre-lish/

Meaning & Definition of Relishes

Relishes (verb)

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

Relishes (noun)

  1. characteristic flavor; especially, pleasing or zestful flavor
  2. a quantity just sufficient to flavor or characterize, trace
  3. enjoyment of or delight in something that satisfies one's tastes, inclinations, or desires

Relishes (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. positive regard for something

    "she has great relish for early morning walks, which she takes nearly every day"

    similar: appetites, fancies, favors, likes, likings, love affairs, loves, partialities, preferences, shines, tastes, uses
    related: cravings, desires, longings, thirsts, yens, enthusiasms, gustoes, interests, passions, biases, prejudices, bents, inclinations, leanings, propensities, tendencies, teeth, palates, weaknesses
    opposite: aversions, disfavors, disgusts, dislikes, distastes, hatreds, loathings, mislikes
    near: apathies, disinclinations, indifferences

Relishes (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to take pleasure in

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

    similar: adores, delights (in), digs, enjoys, fancies, gets off (on), grooves (on), likes, loves, rejoices (in), revels (in), savors, gets a kick out of, goes for, has a soft spot for, is partial to, takes to
    related: admires, appreciates, cherishes, reveres, venerates, worships, prizes, treasures, values, devours, drinks (in), eats (up), feasts (on), dotes (on), idolizes, cottons (to), favors, prefers, indulges (in), luxuriates (in), wallows (in)
    near: abhors, abominates, detests, dislikes, hates, loathes, condemns, despises, scorns

Related Entry: Relish (noun)

Relish is a different word from Relishes. The synonyms below are for relish, not for relishes.

  1. positive regard for something

    "she has great relish for early morning walks, which she takes nearly every day"

    similar: appetite, fancy, favor, fondness, like, liking, love, love affair, partiality, preference, shine, taste, use
    related: craving, desire, hankering, longing, thirst, yen, enthusiasm, gusto, interest, passion, bias, prejudice, bent, inclination, leaning, propensity, tendency, tooth, palate, weakness
    opposite: aversion, disfavor, disgust, dislike, distaste, hatred, loathing, mislike
    near: apathy, disinclination, indifference, unconcern

  2. the feeling experienced when one's wishes are met

    "ate the bowl of ice cream with relish"

    similar: content, contentedness, contentment, delectation, delight, enjoyment, gladness, gratification, happiness, pleasure, satisfaction
    related: afterglow, bliss, felicity, glee, gleefulness, joy, pleasance, amusement, diversion, entertainment, elatedness, elation, exhilaration, exultation, intoxication, ecstasy, euphoria, heaven, rapture, cheer, cheerfulness, exuberance, gaiety, jollity, joyfulness, jubilation, joie de vivre, comfort, ease, restfulness
    opposite: discontent, discontentedness, discontentment, displeasure, dissatisfaction, unhappiness
    near: misery, sadness, unhappiness, wretchedness, anguish, desolation, joylessness, sorrow, woe, dejection, depression, despondency, dispiritedness, gloom, melancholy, aggravation, annoyance, exasperation, irritation, pique, vexation, anger, fury, rage, agitation, distress, disturbance, upset, discomfort, restlessness, uneasiness

Related Entry: Relish (verb)

Relish is a different word from Relishes. The synonyms below are for relish, not for relishes.

  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 Relishes

The most common words with a similar meaning to Relishes:

appetites, fancies, favors, likes, likings, love affairs, loves, partialities, preferences, shines, tastes, uses, adores, delights (in), digs, enjoys, gets off (on), grooves (on), rejoices (in), revels (in), savors, gets a kick out of, goes for, has a soft spot for, is partial to, takes to

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Relishes

Words with the opposite meaning of Relishes:

aversions, disfavors, disgusts, dislikes, distastes, hatreds, loathings, mislikes

Related Words for Relishes

cravings, desires, longings, thirsts, yens, enthusiasms, gustoes, interests, passions, biases, prejudices, bents, inclinations, leanings, propensities, tendencies, teeth, palates, weaknesses, admires, appreciates, cherishes, reveres, venerates, worships, prizes, treasures, values, devours, drinks (in)

Near Antonyms of Relishes

apathies, disinclinations, indifferences, abhors, abominates, detests, hates, loathes, condemns, despises, scorns

Word Forms of Relishes

Inflections: relished, relishing

Derived words: relishable (adjective)

Origin & Etymology of Relishes

alteration of Middle English reles odor, taste, from Middle French, something left behind, release release

First known use: 1566i

Frequently Asked Questions about Relishes

What does "Relishes" mean?

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

What is another word for "Relishes"?

Other words for "Relishes" include appetites, fancies, favors, likes, likings, love affairs, loves and partialities. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Relishes" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Relishes"?

There are 65 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Relishes". Common alternatives include appetites, fancies, favors, likes, likings, love affairs, loves, partialities, preferences and shines.

What is the opposite of "Relishes"?

Antonyms of "Relishes" include aversions, disfavors, disgusts, dislikes, distastes, hatreds, loathings and mislikes. Near antonyms include apathies, disinclinations, indifferences and abhors.

How do you use "Relishes" in a sentence?

Examples of "Relishes" in a sentence: "she has great relish for early morning walks, which she takes nearly every day"; "visit again real soon, for I relish your company".

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

"Relishes" can be used as a verb and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Relishes"?

"Relishes" is pronounced /ˈre-lish/.

What is the origin of the word "Relishes"?

"Relishes" comes from alteration of Middle English reles odor, taste, from Middle French, something left behind, release release. First known use: 1566i.