How Do You Spell RELISH?

Pronunciation: [ɹˈɛlɪʃ] (IPA)

The word "relish" is spelled with an <e> followed by an <i>, which may be confusing for non-native speakers. However, the word follows the pattern of the English language where the <e> in the word "re-" is pronounced as /rɪˈlɪʃ/, and the <i> transforms into a schwa sound /ə/, resulting in the pronunciation /ˈrɛlɪʃ/. The word is used to describe a feeling of enjoyment or appreciation, especially towards food.

RELISH Meaning and Definition

  1. Relish, as a noun, generally refers to a feeling of enjoyment or pleasure derived from something. It denotes a strong liking, appreciation, or enthusiasm for a particular activity, food, or experience. It is often associated with the anticipation and appreciation of something enjoyable or satisfying.

    In a culinary sense, relish refers to a flavorful condiment or sauce made from finely chopped vegetables, fruits, or pickled ingredients. It is typically used to enhance the taste and bring a tangy or savory element to various dishes, such as hot dogs, hamburgers, and sandwiches. Relishes often possess a combination of sweet, sour, and spicy flavors, providing a contrast to the main ingredient.

    As a verb, relish entails taking great pleasure or joy in something. It involves experiencing an intense enjoyment or satisfaction in an activity, task, or situation. To relish signifies savoring or enjoying something to the fullest extent, whether it is a moment, an opportunity, or a particular achievement.

    Moreover, relish can also connote an eager willingness or excitement to engage in an activity or experience. It implies a positive attitude and an enthusiastic approach towards a task or undertaking. Relishing a challenge or relishing the opportunity demonstrates a readiness and enthusiasm to face and derive fulfillment from it.

  2. • To have a taste or liking for; to be gratified with the enjoyment or use of; to have a pleasing taste.
    • Enjoyment of food in taste and flavour; something taken with food to increase the pleasure of eating; that which gives pleasure; the enjoyment given by anything; savour; zest; gusto.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of RELISH

The word "relish" originates from the Middle English word "reles" or "releschen", which means "to release, surrender, or abandon". Later, it evolved to "releshen", meaning "to taste or partake of food with pleasure". From there, it transformed into "reles", denoting a "rich or appetizing flavor". Eventually, in the 16th century, the word became "relish", representing a condiment or sauce that adds flavor to food. Over time, it extended to refer to the pleasure or enjoyment derived from something, not limited to just food.

Idioms with the word RELISH

  • with relish The idiom "with relish" means to do something with enjoyment, enthusiasm, or gusto. It implies that one is eagerly and eagerly engaging in an activity, perhaps finding pleasure or satisfaction in it.

Similar spelling words for RELISH

Plural form of RELISH is RELISHES

Conjugate verb Relish

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have relished
you would have relished
he/she/it would have relished
we would have relished
they would have relished
I would have relish
you would have relish
he/she/it would have relish
we would have relish
they would have relish

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been relishing
you would have been relishing
he/she/it would have been relishing
we would have been relishing
they would have been relishing

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would relish
you would relish
he/she/it would relish
we would relish
they would relish

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be relishing
you would be relishing
he/she/it would be relishing
we would be relishing
they would be relishing

FUTURE

I will relish
you will relish
he/she/it will relish
we will relish
they will relish

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be relishing
you will be relishing
he/she/it will be relishing
we will be relishing
they will be relishing

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have relished
you will have relished
he/she/it will have relished
we will have relished
they will have relished

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been relishing
you will have been relishing
he/she/it will have been relishing
we will have been relishing
they will have been relishing

IMPERATIVE

you relish
we let´s relish

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to relish

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was relishing
you were relishing
he/she/it was relishing
we were relishing
they were relishing

PAST PARTICIPLE

relished

PAST PERFECT

I had relished
you had relished
he/she/it had relished
we had relished
they had relished

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been relishing
you had been relishing
he/she/it had been relishing
we had been relishing
they had been relishing

PRESENT

I relish
you relish
he/she/it relishes
we relish
they relish

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am relishing
you are relishing
he/she/it is relishing
we are relishing
they are relishing

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

relishing

PRESENT PERFECT

I have relished
you have relished
he/she/it has relished
we have relished
they have relished

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been relishing
you have been relishing
he/she/it has been relishing
we have been relishing
they have been relishing

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it relish

SIMPLE PAST

I relished
you relished
he/she/it relished
we relished
they relished

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