relishing
|rel-ish-ing|
B2
/ˈrɛlɪʃɪŋ/
(relish)
enjoyment or flavor
Etymology
Etymology Information
'relish' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'reles', where 're-' meant 'again' and 'laisser' meant 'to leave or let go.'
Historical Evolution
'reles' transformed into the Middle English word 'reles', and eventually became the modern English word 'relish'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to leave or let go,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to enjoy or take pleasure in something'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to enjoy or take pleasure in something.
She was relishing the opportunity to travel.
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Verb 2
present participle form of 'relish'.
He is relishing the taste of the homemade pie.
Idioms
Last updated: 2025/02/06 01:06