Synonyms of relishes

relishes 1 of 2

noun

plural of relish

as in likes

positive regard for something

she has great relish for early morning walks, which she takes nearly every day

Synonyms & Similar Words

• likes
• likings
• appetites
• shines
• uses
• tastes
• thirsts
• loves
• enthusiasms
• cravings
• fancies
• tendencies
• desires
• favors
• partialities
• preferences
• love affairs
• passions
• weaknesses
• longings
• interests
• prejudices
• teeth
• biases
• gustoes
• leanings
• inclinations
• bents
• yens
• propensities
• palates

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• dislikes
• hatreds
• disgusts
• distastes
• aversions
• loathings
• mislikes
• disfavors
• disinclinations
• indifferences
• apathies

relishes

2 of 2

verb

present tense third-person singular of relish

as in enjoys

to take pleasure in

visit again real soon, for I relish your company

Synonyms & Similar Words

• enjoys
• savors
• loves
• likes
• adores
• takes to
• fancies
• admires
• appreciates
• grooves (on)
• delights (in)
• revels (in)
• goes for
• gets off (on)
• rejoices (in)
• reveres
• digs
• prefers
• cherishes
• has a soft spot for
• gets a kick out of
• treasures
• venerates
• worships
• prizes
• values
• idolizes
• is partial to
• devours
• drinks (in)
• dotes (on)
• eats (up)
• indulges (in)
• favors
• feasts (on)
• wallows (in)
• luxuriates (in)
• cottons (to)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• hates
• abhors
• detests
• loathes
• dislikes
• despises
• condemns
• scorns
• abominates

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of relishes

Noun

Trump is twice divorced, relishes cursing publicly and offers a never-ending onslaught of falsehoods. — Will Weissert, Fortune, 18 July 2026

Larrañaga relishes serving the less audacious, too—ideally with a creative twist. — The Editors, Robb Report, 27 June 2026

Now the marketing director of Visit Fargo-Moorhead, Melquist relishes helping others rethink North Dakota. — Arati Menon, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 June 2026

Over the Top The Griddle Guy enamored with flat top cookers is a fan of restaurant-style food, cooking for large crowds, and as a culinary showman, relishes flamboyant presentations. — Catharine Kaufman, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 May 2026

The Moraine Valley commit relishes hitting behind her best friend — sophomore shortstop Demi Lotus. — Tony Baranek, Chicago Tribune, 23 May 2026

No-one relishes playing against Haaland. — Michael Cox, New York Times, 22 May 2026

This simple method for slicing cantaloupe—and other melons such as honeydew—will take you from whole fruit to neat wedges or bite-size cubes for fruit salads, savory relishes, and more. — Janet McCracken, Bon Appetit Magazine, 12 May 2026

For another easy-to-care-for choice that relishes sunlight, look to creeping juniper and its beautifully hazy blue-green leaves. — Melissa Epifano, The Spruce, 28 Apr. 2026

Verb

Katia relishes the joys of being a mother and created a platform through her Un-a-Parent podcast as a way to connect with others who are navigating the space. — Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 19 July 2026

The mathematician in him relishes its flawless precision. — The Editors, Robb Report, 27 June 2026

Outside of the recording booth, Hale relishes the opportunity to send voice memos from his alter ego. — Mia Galuppo, HollywoodReporter, 20 June 2026

Liam relishes his unearned good fortune while Nick futilely tries to explain to everyone that something is terribly wrong. — Los Angeles Times, 19 June 2026

Luckily for women’s soccer, Rodman relishes the role. — Sean Gregory, Time, 9 June 2026

Much of Turkey’s attacking approach play centres on isolating Yildiz on the wing, a slippery winger who relishes the opportunity to run at his man. — Thom Harris, New York Times, 5 June 2026

From his reality shows before becoming a politician, to hours spent entertaining at events in ways planned and impromptu, to proudly showing off his various properties and efforts to overhaul the White House, the president relishes hosting. — ABC News, 3 June 2026

No one, perhaps, relishes the thought of combing through a credit report, shopping around for car insurance or parsing a bank statement. — Daniel De Visé, USA Today, 1 June 2026