zestfulness

zest  (zst)

n.

1.

a. Flavor or interest; piquancy.

b. The outermost part of the rind of an orange, lemon, or other citrus fruit, used as flavoring.

2. Spirited enjoyment; gusto: "At 53 he retains all the heady zest of adolescence" (Kenneth Tynan).

tr.v. zest·ed, zest·ing, zests

To give zest, charm, or spirit to.

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[Obsolete French, orange or lemon peel.]

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zestful adj.

zestful·ly adv.

zestful·ness n.

zesty adj.

Synonyms: zest, gusto, relish
These nouns denote keen, hearty pleasure or appreciation: ate with zest; telling a joke with gusto; has no relish for repetitive work.

Thesaurus

Noun

1.

zestfulness - vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment gusto, relish, zest enjoyment - the pleasure felt when having a good time enthusiasm - a feeling of excitement