Synonyms of relishing

relishing

verb

present participle of relish

as in enjoying

to take pleasure in

visit again real soon, for I relish your company

Synonyms & Similar Words

• enjoying
• savoring
• loving
• liking
• fancying
• admiring
• taking to
• rejoicing (in)
• getting off (on)
• adoring
• grooving (on)
• appreciating
• going for
• delighting (in)
• reveling (in)
• digging
• getting a kick out of
• revering
• treasuring
• having a soft spot for
• cherishing
• valuing
• being partial to
• preferring
• venerating
• worshipping
• devouring
• drinking (in)
• prizing
• feasting (on)
• eating (up)
• idolizing
• doting (on)
• indulging (in)
• favoring
• luxuriating (in)
• wallowing (in)
• cottoning (to)

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• hating
• disliking
• detesting
• abhorring
• loathing
• condemning
• despising
• scorning
• abominating

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of relishing

But however long this Summer of New York stretches and the city pulsates with positivity, locals are relishing it. — ABC News, 2 July 2026

As the picture rolls along, Garcia shows a more assertive side, relishing her character’s emergence from her shell. — Los Angeles Times, 1 July 2026

That’s where Pantelas comes in, relishing opportunities to stifle and punish opponents. — Andrew Knoll, Daily News, 27 June 2026

Fans waved flags and jumped for joy, relishing in the joy of defeating one of Europe’s powerhouse soccer teams. — Fiifi Frimpong, New York Daily News, 25 June 2026

Through it all, the Unfunny Bunny author is relishing being a father and is hoping to be a good role model. — Parents, 18 June 2026

Back to the present day, and Greifender is relishing what’s to come. — Max Goldbart, Deadline, 9 June 2026

Sitting a few rows from the stage during the trio’s set, Jeane Capelli Pen and her adult daughter Gabriella Pen were relishing their chance to hear the blues played live as a bonus of Jeane’s business trip to Chicago from their home in São Paulo, Brazil. — Kevin McKeough, Chicago Tribune, 7 June 2026

As for his own professional trajectory, Magnussen is relishing the chance to be at the top of the call sheet after playing a number of supporting roles in series like Boardwalk Empire, Black Mirror, Maniac and The Bold Type. — Rick Porter, HollywoodReporter, 2 June 2026