Synonyms of relished

relished 1 of 2

adjective

as in admired

Related Words

• admired
• appreciated
• revered
• loved
• adored
• esteemed
• cherished
• favored
• beloved
• special
• fond
• treasured
• favorite
• precious
• prized
• pet
• dear
• preferred
• darling
• sweet
• fair-haired
• white-headed

Dissimilar Words

• disliked
• despised
• hated
• detested
• ignored
• loathed
• abhorred
• forgotten
• disfavored
• disdained
• abandoned
• unbeloved
• alienated
• abominated
• execrated
• estranged
• unfavorite

relished

2 of 2

verb

past tense of relish

as in enjoyed

to take pleasure in

visit again real soon, for I relish your company

Synonyms & Similar Words

• enjoyed
• savored
• loved
• liked
• fancied
• adored
• admired
• appreciated
• delighted (in)
• took to
• got off (on)
• rejoiced (in)
• went for
• reveled (in)
• grooved (on)
• dug
• revered
• valued
• preferred
• treasured
• had a soft spot for
• cherished
• venerated
• got a kick out of
• was partial to
• prized
• worshipped
• idolized
• devoured
• drank (in)
• feasted (on)
• ate (up)
• favored
• indulged (in)
• doted (on)
• cottoned (to)
• luxuriated (in)
• wallowed (in)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• hated
• disliked
• detested
• loathed
• abhorred
• despised
• condemned
• abominated
• scorned

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of relished

Verb

Though his first assignment in Montjuic - during Xavi Hernandez’s trophyless and final 2023/2024 term - was chaos to forget, the Portuguese relished a new role under Hansi Flick. — Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 1 Aug. 2026

Here is an assortment of stories from 10 former Vikings who relished telling them. — Alec Lewis, New York Times, 24 July 2026

The decline in SpaceX’s stock, amazingly, seems orderly, like some of Tesla’s earlier sell-offs, where true believers relished the opportunity to buy more at better prices. — Jim Cramer, CNBC, 20 July 2026

The actor particularly relished the idea of transforming to play the role with makeup and prosthetics. — Angelique Jackson, Variety, 13 July 2026

Upon their return, Hansen said that the human experience was an extraordinary one for him and his crewmates and relished that spectators across the world seemed to share in their excitement. — Jackie Wattles, CNN Money, 6 July 2026

Brooks also relished his role as a class clown, terrorizing his teachers and leaving his friends gasping with laughter. — Adrienne Lafrance, The Atlantic, 28 June 2026

Without a care about the mud or the impending return to reality, the crowd relished the final moments of the festival as fireworks burst over the stage. — Patrick Connolly, The Orlando Sentinel, 27 June 2026

Ansell relished it, though at just 11, each set continues to be a real learning experience. — Lily Ford, HollywoodReporter, 26 June 2026