zestier; zestiest
: having or characterized by zest : appealingly piquant or lively
a zesty sauce
zesty humor
Examples of zesty in a Sentence
bland pasta that needs a zesty sauce
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The Polish Cannonball delivers comfort with egg noodles, kielbasa, crispy bacon, and sharp cheddar cheese, all drizzled with a zesty herb crema.
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Nasha Smith, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
The Bears might be wise to avoid any zesty side dishes in the first round.
—Sean Hammond, Chicago Tribune, 20 Mar. 2025
Producers take big swings with unexpected botanicals like earthy eucalyptus, zesty green turmeric, and floral, fragrant mangosteen, a fruit native to Southeast Asia.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 20 Mar. 2025
Lemon is a fresh, fun flavor for the spring and summer seasons, and ALDI is going all in with this zesty cake.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Mar. 2025
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Nasha Smith, Forbes.com, 27 Mar. 2025
The Bears might be wise to avoid any zesty side dishes in the first round.
—Sean Hammond, Chicago Tribune, 20 Mar. 2025
Producers take big swings with unexpected botanicals like earthy eucalyptus, zesty green turmeric, and floral, fragrant mangosteen, a fruit native to Southeast Asia.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 20 Mar. 2025
Lemon is a fresh, fun flavor for the spring and summer seasons, and ALDI is going all in with this zesty cake.
—Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for zesty
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“Zesty.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/zesty. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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