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Meanings of relishing in English

Portuguese
degustação
Catalan
degustació

Taking a small amount into the mouth to test its quality.

degustação
Usage of relishing in English
1
The prime minister said Samoa was relishing the opportunity to host Germany.
Radio NZ
2
Planning ahead I am relishing the start of a new planting season.
The Guardian
3
They will be relishing their chances when they watch the weekend situation.
The South African
4
They talk the side up, before relishing their failures in major tournaments.
Radio NZ
5
Payne grinned, relishing the opportunity to make fun of his best friend.
The Secret Crown (2010)
6
They'll be relishing the prospect of turning over a New Zealand side.
The South African
7
To pieces,' he repeated, as though he was relishing what he'd said.
Metro 2033
8
Sweating men busily tore down the barricades, relishing the work of destruction.
Non-Stop
9
The flank-cum-eighthman is relishing the prospect of a fresh challenge at Loftus.
The South African
10
Not relishing a stay in the bushes he started for higher ground.
Jack North's Treasure Hunt; Or, Daring Adventures in South Ameri...
11
It's always going to be tough but I am absolutely relishing it.
The Guardian
12
He let it topple flat onto the desk, relishing the heavy sound.
Perdido Street Station
13
Again, Bonnie paused, relishing the hold she now had on the children.
The witch of agnesi
14
Casters and Lilum cannot be with Mortals. She smiled, relishing the moment.
Beautiful creatures
15
I was relishing the ride, not having done much travelling by rail.
The Guardian
16
Taumalolo is relishing the chance to run out in Tongan colours again.
Radio NZ
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Translations for relishing
Portuguese
degustação
Relishing through the time
Relishing across language varieties
Ireland
Common
United States of America
Less common
United Kingdom
Less common