RELISHABLE Synonyms: 91 Similar and Opposite Words

relishable

adjective

Definition of relishable

as in alluring

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Adjective

Rather than treating the tip of South America as a holding pen, Silversea has reimagined it as an alluring and deeply atmospheric destination in its own right.

— Liam Hess, Vogue, 29 Oct. 2026
Through stoicism, Nighthawks spins the dark side of American life as cool; its quiet menace is slick and alluring, and its lonesome, shadowy characters are iconic.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 26 Oct. 2026

Definition of alluring

Adjective

Butner recently installed a new hot water heater and dishwasher and replaced the flooring in hopes of making the property more attractive.

— Alex Veiga, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2026
For example, goldfinches, cardinals, chickadees, and other non-migratory birds seek out the attractive seedheads of black-eyed Susans.

— Nadia Hassani, The Spruce, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of attractive

Adjective

Rather, the study merely serves as a warning that should this happen in the future, the outcome would not be desirable.

— Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 1 Nov. 2026
Other interviewees remembered a time when families seeking husbands for their daughters preferred sons of party cadres; today, a man with access to foreign currency or a profitable business can be much more desirable.

— Jieun Baek, Foreign Affairs, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of desirable

Adjective

This recipe for double crust apple pie delivers a mix of tart and sweet along with cinnamon that is crispy, delicious and is worth the indulgence.

— Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2026
Refrigerated tortellini is one of the fastest ways to turn plain broth into a satiating, delicious meal.

— Danielle Bouchard, Martha Stewart, 24 Oct. 2026

Definition of delicious

Adjective

Interplanetary travel aside, the comedian-actor-singer is strikingly grounded for someone who has enjoyed an enviable ascent on their own terms over the past decade.

— Joe Lynch, Billboard, 26 Oct. 2026
And That’s Showbiz — both of which have helped shepherd Broadway into its TikTok era and fostered avid, enviable fandoms for a number of successful shows, including The Great Gatsby and Maybe Happy Ending.

— Julia Edelstein, Vulture, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of enviable

Adjective

There are other tables dotting the store, where people can dine on sushi, sandwiches or a plethora of other delectable treats.

— Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2026
The delectable dip paired with the sugary chips was a heavenly combination, with a surprising burst of chocolate in every scoop.

— Evan Moore, Charlotte Observer, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of delectable

Adjective

Upgrade Your Pastries With More Fiber and Protein Pastries and bakery-style breakfasts like muffins or croissants are tasty and tempting, but they’re often made with refined flour, which strips away important blood-sugar-stabilizing nutrients.

— Caitlin Beale, HEALTH, 29 Oct. 2026
Insects like ants and termites that might be drawn to a tempting tree stump can multiply and affect an entire property, potentially damaging healthy plant life directly and/or by spreading fungi or pathogens to nearby trees and plants.

— Steven John, Architectural Digest, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of tempting

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