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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Berry tarts and zesty lemon cookies amplify the lemonade’s freshness without overpowering it.
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Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 June 2025
There’s much talk about preparation, experimentation and the ways that Matsuhisa broke new ground, blending zesty Peruvian ingredients with otherwise rigid Japanese cuisine.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 17 June 2025
Both options are zesty, salty, satisfying, and less than $4 for a 32-ounce container.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 16 June 2025
Super Lemon Haze As the name suggests, Super Lemon Haze brings a refreshing, zesty lemon flavor along with its energizing effects.
—Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 10 June 2025
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Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 June 2025
There’s much talk about preparation, experimentation and the ways that Matsuhisa broke new ground, blending zesty Peruvian ingredients with otherwise rigid Japanese cuisine.
—Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 17 June 2025
Both options are zesty, salty, satisfying, and less than $4 for a 32-ounce container.
—Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 16 June 2025
Super Lemon Haze As the name suggests, Super Lemon Haze brings a refreshing, zesty lemon flavor along with its energizing effects.
—Matt Rozo, Mercury News, 10 June 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 26 Jun. 2025.
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