Relishing

adj, verb

adj, verb ·3 syllables ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    taking a small amount into the mouth to test its quality wordnet
Verb
  1. 1
    present participle and gerund of relish form-of, gerund, participle, present
Adjective
  1. 1
    Appetizing, delightful.

    "[T]he pleasure I enjoyed in the little I had read, was changed into disgust, when I reflected on the small prospect I had of finding the greater part of this relishing story […]."

  2. 2
    That relishes something; showing relish or enjoyment.

Synonyms

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appetiteappetizingchewingconsumptiondegustationdevouring

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"Emma likes relishing strawberries."

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