zesty

zest (z

st)

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.

[Obsolete French, orange or lemon peel.]

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.

ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms

Adj.	1.	zesty - having an agreeably pungent taste piquant, spicy, savory, savoury tasty - pleasing to the sense of taste; "a tasty morsel"
	2.	zesty - marked by spirited enjoyment barmy, zestful, yeasty spirited - displaying animation, vigor, or liveliness

Translations

zesty [ˈzestɪ] ADJ [wine] → garboso, enérgico

zesty

adj wine → pikant

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barmy
piquant
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savoury
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spicy
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taste
tasting
yeasty
zest
zestful

The food served in a restaurant is zesty and appetizing; therefore several individuals used to grab the opportunity of having restaurant food.

Tips for a Successful Restaurant by Carol Ann.. / Advertising, marketing, public relations community

His dissatisfaction became the inspiration for Uncle Brotha's Gourmet Hot Sauce, an "all sauce" which he offers at two zesty levels: Fire Sauce No.

Bringing more than heat by Alleyne, Sonia / Black Enterprise

These riblets, which can be found in the freezer case, offer an authentic chewy texture and a topping of sweet, zesty sauce with the convenience of the oven or microwave.

Riblets that stick to your ribs by Vegetarian Journal

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