Looking forward to pickles
Relish:
1. An appetite for something; a strong appreciation or liking: a relish for luxury.
2. Hearty enjoyment; zest.
3. Something that lends pleasure or zest.
OR
4. A spicy or savory condiment or appetizer, such as chutney or olives.
5. A condiment of chopped sweet pickle.
6. The flavor of a food, especially when appetizing. See Synonyms at taste.
7. A trace or suggestion of a pleasurable quality.
It bothers me that this word has two such different meanings. When someone says that they "relish the thought of...", the sentiment is ruined by the fact that I think of sweet pickles rather than enjoyment, appreciation, pleasure or zest. The word has been ruined for me.
1. An appetite for something; a strong appreciation or liking: a relish for luxury.
2. Hearty enjoyment; zest.
3. Something that lends pleasure or zest.
OR
4. A spicy or savory condiment or appetizer, such as chutney or olives.
5. A condiment of chopped sweet pickle.
6. The flavor of a food, especially when appetizing. See Synonyms at taste.
7. A trace or suggestion of a pleasurable quality.
It bothers me that this word has two such different meanings. When someone says that they "relish the thought of...", the sentiment is ruined by the fact that I think of sweet pickles rather than enjoyment, appreciation, pleasure or zest. The word has been ruined for me.
posted by Amanda at 3:01 PM
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