relishes

Part of Speech:

All (2) Noun (1) Verb (1)

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great appreciation of something n.
look forward to; appreciate v.

NOUN

great appreciation of something

Synonyms

STRONGEST

gusto zest

STRONG

appetite bias delectation diversion enjoying enjoyment fancy flair flavor fondness heart leaning liking love loving palate partiality penchant pleasure predilection prejudice propensity sapidity savor smack stomach tang taste

WEAK

sapor

Antonyms

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apathy

STRONG

antipathy disinclination disinterest dislike fairness hate hatred impartiality indifference justice loathing sorrow unhappiness

VERB

look forward to; appreciate

Synonyms

STRONGEST

admire cherish delight in enjoy go for prefer revel in savor

STRONG

dig fancy go like mind taste

WEAK

be fond of luxuriate in

Antonyms

STRONGEST

detest dislike hate

STRONG

ignore

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relishes

“Bucking Fastard” relishes those contradictions, supposing that there might be some version of life where they can coexist in harmony.

From Salon ● Sep. 28, 2026

He relishes the fast and funny dialogue, flinging around fancy words that don’t mean a thing.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 6, 2026

At 93, the "Downtown" legend still relishes the connection between audience and performer, and the humanity in delivering a vocal -- two things AI songs might eliminate.

From Barron's ● Jul. 17, 2026

Tuchel, meanwhile, is one of the world's most respected coaches, who openly relishes the cut and thrust of knockout football - as he proved when winning the Champions League with Chelsea in 2021.

From BBC ● Jul. 15, 2026

I push her hair back from her head and she closes her eyes like she relishes the feel.

From "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett