relishing

rel·ish

R0141600 (rĕl′ĭsh)n.1. a. Hearty enjoyment or appreciation: "pausing with the relish of a man who knows he's about to get off a zinger" (Tad Friend). See Synonyms at zest.b. Something that lends pleasure or zest: The fact that the opposing team is our longtime rival was an added relish to our victory.c. A keen liking for something: a relish for adventure.2. a. A spicy or savory condiment or appetizer, such as chutney or olives.b. A condiment of chopped sweet pickles.3. Archaic a. The flavor of a food, especially when appetizing.b. A trace or suggestion of a pleasurable quality.v. rel·ished, rel·ish·ing, rel·ish·es v.tr.1. a. To take keen pleasure in; enjoy fully: relished every minute of their vacation.b. To be pleased with or look forward to: I don't relish speaking with that student's parents about his behavior.2. Archaic To give spice or flavor to.v.intr. Archaic To have a pleasing or distinctive taste.

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[Alteration of Middle English reles, taste, from Old French, something remaining, from relaissier, to leave behind; see release.]

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relishing - taking a small amount into the mouth to test its quality; "cooking was fine but it was the savoring that he enjoyed most"degustation, savoring, savouring, tastingeating, feeding - the act of consuming food