relish
noun
liking or enjoyment of the taste of something.
relishing
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present participleof relish.present participle
A verb form that is used in progressive verb constructions and may also function as a modifier or a gerund.
Example Sentences
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That is one reason why the prime minister's aides are relishing the new parliamentary term, when news stories come along at a faster rate and so are less likely to linger in the headlines.
From BBC ● Aug. 30, 2026
This was a coach relishing the big occasion.
From BBC ● Jul. 6, 2026
Conductors love to play “Pulcinella” for goofy laughs, exaggerating trombone glissandi and the like, relishing guffaws from the audience.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 23, 2026
He tested himself on increasingly higher peaks, relishing moments such as breaking through cloud layers.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 8, 2026
She stood for a long time with the sun on her head and her body, relishing the cool mud under her feet and the cold flow of springwater around her calves.
From "The Amber Spyglass" by Philip Pullman
