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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Like a good martini, the novel blends the zesty gin of satire with vermouthy fruitiness and lemon twists of sharp observation.
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Rob Kyff, Hartford Courant, 19 Apr. 2025
With the acidic marinara, zesty pesto, and little chunks of mozzarella, this hotdog hit all the markers of the tie-dye pie from Rubirosa.
—Kaitlyn Rosati, New York Daily News, 16 Apr. 2025
Initial olfactory impressions reveal notes are made of pear, zesty bergamot, and spicy pimento leaf.
—Bianca Salonga, Forbes.com, 5 Apr. 2025
Always down to gossip and party, Redmond exudes Gemini's energy through his zesty and sarcastic attitude.
—Lisa Stardust, People.com, 31 Mar. 2025
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Rob Kyff, Hartford Courant, 19 Apr. 2025
With the acidic marinara, zesty pesto, and little chunks of mozzarella, this hotdog hit all the markers of the tie-dye pie from Rubirosa.
—Kaitlyn Rosati, New York Daily News, 16 Apr. 2025
Initial olfactory impressions reveal notes are made of pear, zesty bergamot, and spicy pimento leaf.
—Bianca Salonga, Forbes.com, 5 Apr. 2025
Always down to gossip and party, Redmond exudes Gemini's energy through his zesty and sarcastic attitude.
—Lisa Stardust, People.com, 31 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 25 Apr. 2025.
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