relished
Took great pleasure
Relished is the past tense of relish, meaning to enjoy or take pleasure in something with appreciation: She relished every bite of the meal, He relished the opportunity to prove himself wrong.
The word suggests savoring rather than merely liking—lingering over the experience.
Enjoyed with deliberate appreciation
- delightedFeeling great pleasure
- cherishedHeld dear, prized
- treasuredRegarded with deep affection
- appreciatedRecognized worth of
reveled · luxuriated · basked · gloried · rejoiced · indulged · wallowed · loved
savored
Enjoyed with deliberate appreciation
appreciated · reveled · luxuriated · basked · gloried · rejoiced · indulged · wallowed · loved · adored
savored
Enjoyed with deliberate appreciation
morsel · bite · feast · devoured · sampled · sipped · cuisine · gourmet · delectable · mouthwatering
awaited
Expected to come
anticipated · eager · excited · hungered · thirsted · desired · welcomed · expected · hoped · wished
- pickle relishChopped preserved cucumbers
- sweet relishSweetened chopped pickles
- relish trayDish holding savory garnishes
- dill relishSavory pickled herb condiment
- cranberry relishUncooked tangy fruit spread
- corn relishPreserved seasoned maize mixture