relish

/ˈrɛlɪʃ/
verb
  1. To enjoy or take great pleasure in something.
    • He relishes a good challenge at work.
    • I relish the opportunity to travel to new places.
    • She relishes spending time with her family on weekends.
  2. To look forward to something with eager anticipation.
    • I relish the thought of a quiet evening at home.
    • The team relishes the chance to compete in the finals.
    • She relished the idea of finally meeting her favorite author.
Antonyms
noun
  1. Great enjoyment or enthusiasm.
    • The children jumped into the pool with relish on a hot summer day.
    • He told the story with such relish that everyone listened closely.
    • She ate the chocolate cake with obvious relish.
  2. A condiment made from chopped vegetables or fruits, often pickled, used to add flavor to food.
    • She made a homemade relish from cucumbers and onions.
    • I put some pickle relish on my hot dog.
    • This sweet corn relish goes perfectly with grilled fish.
  3. A pleasing or appetizing flavor or quality.
    • The fresh herbs gave the salad a delightful relish.
    • The spicy relish of the curry made everyone ask for seconds.
    • The sauce added a tangy relish to the dish.
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