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

Republicans are relishing the long Democratic brawl, while Democrats feel confident about holding on to Michigan. — Maham Javaid, NPR, 27 July 2026

Online, some people have been relishing the opportunity to avoid salad. — Anna Grace Lee, Vogue, 27 July 2026

Simultaneously rendering the past less remote while relishing its radical foreignness, Beard presses readers to grapple with alien ideas, reckon with gaps in their knowledge, and confront complexity. — The New Yorker, New Yorker, 20 July 2026

After all, a vacation should be anchored in open-minded whimsy and blissful R&R, much like trying out a divisive trend or relishing the effortless elegance of a breezy pair of pants. — Olivia Cigliano, InStyle, 18 July 2026

The joy of playing with her and relishing her glorious laughter was a treat. — Keith Langston, PEOPLE, 16 July 2026

Garner recently spoke with Entertainment Weekly about relishing the opportunity to work with so many prominent actresses on The Five Star Weekend, including Regina Hall, Chloë Sevigny, Gemma Chan, and D’Arcy Carden. — Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 10 July 2026

When Gauff grew more confident in the second set, relishing the opportunity to fight for her win, Pegula grew hesitant. — Ava Wallace, New York Times, 7 July 2026

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