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Antonyms for relishing

Grammar : Verb
Spell : rel-ish
Phonetic Transcription : ˈrɛl ɪʃ


Definition of relishing

Origin :
  • 1520s, "taste, flavor," alteration of reles "scent, taste, aftertaste," (c.1300), from Old French relais, reles, "something remaining, that which is left behind," from relaisser "to leave behind" (see release (v.)). Meaning "enjoyment of the taste or flavor of something" is attested from 1640s. Sense of "condiment, that which imparts flavor" is first recorded 1797. The stuff you put on hot dogs is a sweet green pickle relish.
  • verb look forward to; appreciate
Example sentences :
  • The water-melons of Africa are not near so relishing as those of Louisiana.
  • Extract from : « The History of Louisiana » by Le Page Du Pratz
  • Dip some oysters into the yolk of an egg, and do the same; and also some relishing forcemeat balls, made as for mock turtle.
  • Extract from : « The Cook and Housekeeper's Complete and Universal Dictionary; Including a System of Modern Cookery, in all Its Various Branches, » by Mary Eaton
  • I was holding the last piece of news for a minute or two, relishing it.
  • Extract from : « The Risk Profession » by Donald Edwin Westlake
  • For a while there was a dead silence, save when broken by smacking and relishing lips.
  • Extract from : « Captain Canot » by Brantz Mayer
  • Not relishing this, she hauled down her colours and triced up her sails.
  • Extract from : « The Boy who sailed with Blake » by W.H.G. Kingston
  • And he took his seat quietly, relishing the sweets of power.
  • Extract from : « The Red Lily, Complete » by Anatole France
  • He was not relishing the idea of having to speak to the wife of his patient, but speak he must.
  • Extract from : « The Carter Girls' Week-End Camp » by Nell Speed
  • Revolt is none the less revolt for perpetrating and relishing a joke.
  • Extract from : « Paris and the Social Revolution » by Alvan Francis Sanborn
  • Peace is the utmost of my wish, and all that I am now capable of relishing.
  • Extract from : « Memoirs of Miss Sidney Biddulph » by Frances Sheridan
  • "It was my life or his," exclaimed Ryanne, not relishing the recital of this phase.
  • Extract from : « The Carpet from Bagdad » by Harold MacGrath

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