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relish

UK
/ˈrɛlɪʃ/
US
/ˈrɛlɪʃ/

Translations

relishnoun
relishes
pl
UK
/ˈrɛlɪʃ/
US
/ˈrɛlɪʃ/
condimentCuisine ; préparation à base de légumes ou de fruits marinés, souvent servie pour relever un plat.
She added a spoonful of relish to her hot dog for extra flavor.
Elle a ajouté une cuillerée de condiment à son hot-dog pour plus de goût.
délectationSens soutenu ; plaisir intense et manifeste.
He listened to the music with great relish, tapping his feet to the rhythm.
Il écoutait la musique avec une grande délectation, en tapant du pied au rythme.
saveurGoût distinctif ou agréable perçu dans un aliment.
The stew had a relish of rosemary that lingered on the palate.
Le ragoût avait une saveur de romarin qui persistait en bouche.
Additional translations
plaisirPlus général et fréquent que « délectation ».
arômeEmployé quand la nuance porte davantage sur l’odeur ou la note gustative perçue.
Synonyms
pleasure
savor
delight
appreciation
enjoyment
relishverb
relished
Past Simple
relished
Past Participle
relishing
Gerund
UK
/ˈrɛlɪʃ/
US
/ˈrɛlɪʃ/
se réjouir à l'idée dePour l’idée d’un événement futur attendu avec enthousiasme.
He relishes the prospect of competing in the finals.
Il se réjouit à l'idée de participer à la finale.
savourerQuand il s’agit d’apprécier pleinement le goût d’un aliment ou d’une boisson.
He relished the soup, savoring every spoonful.
Il savourait la soupe, appréciant chaque cuillerée.
se délecter deSens fréquent ; exprime un plaisir vif et soutenu.
She relished the chance to travel abroad.
Elle se délectait de la chance de voyager à l'étranger.
Additional translations
assaisonnerSens rare ou technique ; ajouter du goût à un plat.
Synonyms
enjoy
fancy
luxuriate in
cherish
bask in
like
adore
appreciate
take pleasure in
revel in
delight in
savor
relishadjective
Used only attributively and is generally not gradable.

Definitions

relishnoun
A condiment or sauce made from pickled or chopped vegetables or fruits, typically used to enhance the flavor of food.
She added a spoonful of relish to her hot dog for extra flavor.
Great enjoyment or delight in something.
He listened to the music with great relish, tapping his feet to the rhythm.
A food, such as pickles, olives, or celery sticks, served as an appetizer or side dish to stimulate the appetite.
The relish tray featured an assortment of olives and pickled vegetables.
A distinctive or appetizing flavor; a hint or trace of something that can be tasted or perceived.
The stew had a relish of rosemary that lingered on the palate.
relishverb
To take great pleasure or delight in something.
She relished the chance to travel abroad.
To anticipate or look forward to something with enthusiasm.
He relishes the prospect of competing in the finals.
To enjoy the flavor of (food or drink); to taste appreciatively.
He relished the soup, savoring every spoonful.
To add relish or flavor to (a dish); to season.
The chef relished the salad with a tangy herb dressing.
relishadjective
Relating to, containing, or intended for relish (used before a noun).
They served the burgers with a relish platter.
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