zestier; zestiest
: having or characterized by zest : appealingly piquant or lively
a zesty sauce
zesty humor
zestily adverb

Examples of zesty in a Sentence

bland pasta that needs a zesty sauce
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Finally, look for the Peppermint Stick Porter, which blends dark chocolate rich and fruitiness with a zesty peppermint kick. Kathryn Gregory, The Courier-Journal, 9 Dec. 2024 It's got the warm and comforting feel of traditional chicken soup recipes, but with a fresh and zesty flavor profile that is just what the doctor ordered. Catherine Jessee, Southern Living, 7 Dec. 2024 It’s called, Pink Sands, and is an amazing combo of zesty citrus, lovely florals, and a kick of vanilla to give you a little hint of vacation in your own home. Mia Meltzer, Rolling Stone, 6 Dec. 2024 The fragrance then unfolds with green, zesty notes of juniper berry intertwined with the warm, woody embrace of resinous myrrh absolute. Angelina Villa-Clarke, Forbes, 4 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for zesty 

Word History

First Known Use

1826, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of zesty was in 1826

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“Zesty.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/zesty. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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