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RELISHING Synonyms

There are 13 synonyms of the word relishing. (exact relations)
There are 12 hypernyms of the word relishing. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for RELISHING

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savor
verbv
noun

• the taste experience when a savoury condiment is taken into the mouth

verb

• derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

• have flavor; taste of something

• taste appreciatively

• give taste to

savour
verb, nounv, n
noun

• the taste experience when a savoury condiment is taken into the mouth

verb

• have flavor; taste of something

• give taste to

• taste appreciatively

• derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

bask
verbv
verb

• derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

• be exposed

enjoy
verbv
verb

• derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

• have benefit from

• get pleasure from

• have for one's benefit

• take delight in

flavor
nounn
noun

• the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people

• the taste experience when a savoury condiment is taken into the mouth

• (physics) the six kinds of quarks

verb

• lend flavor to

flavour
nounn
noun

• the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people

• (physics) the six kinds of quarks

• the taste experience when a savoury condiment is taken into the mouth

verb

• lend flavor to

gusto
verb, nounv, n
noun

• vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment

nip
verb, nounv, n
noun

• (offensive slang) offensive term for a person of Japanese descent

• a small drink of liquor

• the taste experience when a savoury condiment is taken into the mouth

• the property of being moderately cold

• a tart spicy quality

• a small sharp bite or snip

verb

• squeeze tightly between the fingers

• give a small sharp bite to

• sever or remove by pinching or snipping

sapidity
nounn
noun

• the taste experience when a savoury condiment is taken into the mouth

• a pleasant flavor

smack
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a blow from a flat object (as an open hand)

• the taste experience when a savoury condiment is taken into the mouth

• a sailing ship (usually rigged like a sloop or cutter) used in fishing and sailing along the coast

• street names for heroin

• an enthusiastic kiss

• the act of smacking something; a blow delivered with an open hand

adverb

• directly

verb

• deliver a hard blow to

• have an element suggestive (of something)

• have a distinctive or characteristic taste

• kiss lightly

• press (the lips) together and open (the lips) noisily, as in eating

tang
nounn
noun

• a tart spicy quality

• the imperial dynasty of China from 618 to 907

• the taste experience when a savoury condiment is taken into the mouth

• a common rockweed used in preparing kelp and as manure

• brown algae seaweed with serrated edges

• any of various coarse seaweeds

• any of various kelps especially of the genus Laminaria

zest
verb, nounv, n
noun

• vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment

• a tart spicy quality

verb

• add herbs or spices to

zestfulness
nounn
noun

• vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment

Best Hypernyms For RELISHING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for relishing, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (8)
condiment enjoyment enthusiasm savoring taste appreciating delighting enjoying
Phrases (4)
gustatory perceptiongustatory sensationtaste perceptiontaste sensation

Alternatives for SAVOR

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