relishable

adjective

Definition of relishablenext
as in alluring

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for relishable
  1. alluring
  2. attractive
  3. desirable
  4. delicious
  5. delightful
  6. enviable
  7. delectable
  8. tempting
Adjective
  • Speakeasies have always traded in the alluring mix of secrecy and discovery, tucked behind unmarked doors with low lighting and a knowing clientele.
    — Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Scarface doesn’t just bark orders at his underlings but browbeats the whimpering Ventriloquist, giving him that warped double personality that made older characters like Two-Face so alluring.
    — Daniel Dockery, Vulture, 24 Aug. 2026
Definition of alluring
Adjective
  • But rising bond yields make safer government debt more attractive relative to stocks, while also reducing the present value investors assign to companies’ future earnings.
    — Lee Ying Shan, CNBC, 3 Sep. 2026
  • Those figures could make efficiency retrofits attractive as marine fuel costs and emissions requirements rise.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 3 Sep. 2026
Definition of attractive
Adjective
  • As high-quality synthetic re-creations become cheap and accessible, cloning has become a more desirable option for studios struggling with runaway production costs.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Summary Personality traits often blur between desirable and undesirable, with positive qualities becoming negative in extreme.
    — Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of desirable
Adjective
  • Known for its sumptuous cuisine and delicious desserts, Italy has tourists lining up for gelato all over the peninsula.
    — Jeanne Bonner, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Black Pepper Candied Bacon Fogo de Chão/MANNY RODRIGUEZ At Fogo de Chão, this delicious bacon dish is oven roasted with brown sugar, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
    — Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of delicious
Adjective
  • The delightful bonus is how the triangular craft sits nicely in a corner.
    — Matt Gardner, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026
  • In place of analysis, The Surrealist Menagerie provides a panoply of alternately delightful and disturbing creatures, generating unexpected pairings through its focus on the animal.
    — Kelly Presutti, ARTnews.com, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of delightful
Adjective
  • The rape trial was mentioned but the overall portrait was of an enviable, high-spirited rake.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 2 Sep. 2026
  • To be sure, the Musk faithful have historically been rewarded with enviable returns.
    — Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 2 Sep. 2026
Definition of enviable
Adjective
  • The Phil’s hookup with Dave Grohl and company Saturday night was the middle act in a three-night local finale for Dudamel — a delectable dip into what old-school symphony buffs would once have considered low culture.
    — Chris Willman, Variety, 24 Aug. 2026
  • For a break from classic kaiseki (multicourse) fare, the Alla Contadina restaurant is a few minutes’ drive away; here, a Japanese chef, trained in Venice, serves up delectable pasta.
    — Pico Iyer, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Aug. 2026
Definition of delectable
Adjective
  • Instead of deterring strikes, these bases are serving as tempting targets.
    — Alexander Langlois, The Orlando Sentinel, 23 Aug. 2026
  • For would-be pirates in a country currently grappling with drought, worsening food insecurity, and shrinking humanitarian assistance, the economic incentives and risk-reward balance may be too tempting to pass up.
    — Aparajita Saxena, CNBC, 20 Aug. 2026
Definition of tempting
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“Relishable.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/relishable. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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