zestier; zestiest
: having or characterized by zest : appealingly piquant or lively
a zesty sauce
zesty humor
Synonyms
Examples of zesty in a Sentence
bland pasta that needs a zesty sauce
Recent Examples on the Web
As the fragrance unfolds, hints of juicy bergamot and zesty grapefruit add a citrusy twist, infusing the composition with a burst of energy and vitality.
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Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 10 May 2024
Get The Recipe 02 of 14 Mississippi Pork Chops
Tangy pepperoncinis and zesty ranch dressing mix come together to add layers of flavor to bone-in pork chops.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 1 May 2024
Rub flavor, a zesty mix of chili peppers, herbs and spices.
—Mike Snider, The Courier-Journal, 19 Apr. 2024
Lavender & Lemonade Another summer-ready scent is Lavender & Lemonade, a candle that offers a blend of soothing floral and zesty citrus notes.
—Christianna Silva, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Apr. 2024
Prog’s zesty excesses were a vehicle for the expansion of popular music—beyond the expected, and the unknown.
—Ernesto Lechner, SPIN, 11 Apr. 2024
Even Nancy’s recurrent chats with astrologer Joan (Regina Aquino) ultimately feel baggy, despite Hawley’s marvelous comic timing and Aquino’s zesty New Age flouncing, respectively.
—Celia Wren, Washington Post, 9 Apr. 2024
Scoops of the zesty, creamy marinated feta are arranged with the roasted tomatoes and supremed grapefruit segments, the tangy cheese and spicy fruit juices melding into an addictive dressing.
—Betty Hallock, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2024
There’s a bright splash of acidity in the long-lasting and zesty finish.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 7 Mar. 2024
Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 10 May 2024
Get The Recipe 02 of 14 Mississippi Pork Chops
Tangy pepperoncinis and zesty ranch dressing mix come together to add layers of flavor to bone-in pork chops.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 1 May 2024
Rub flavor, a zesty mix of chili peppers, herbs and spices.
—Mike Snider, The Courier-Journal, 19 Apr. 2024
Lavender & Lemonade Another summer-ready scent is Lavender & Lemonade, a candle that offers a blend of soothing floral and zesty citrus notes.
—Christianna Silva, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Apr. 2024
Prog’s zesty excesses were a vehicle for the expansion of popular music—beyond the expected, and the unknown.
—Ernesto Lechner, SPIN, 11 Apr. 2024
Even Nancy’s recurrent chats with astrologer Joan (Regina Aquino) ultimately feel baggy, despite Hawley’s marvelous comic timing and Aquino’s zesty New Age flouncing, respectively.
—Celia Wren, Washington Post, 9 Apr. 2024
Scoops of the zesty, creamy marinated feta are arranged with the roasted tomatoes and supremed grapefruit segments, the tangy cheese and spicy fruit juices melding into an addictive dressing.
—Betty Hallock, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2024
There’s a bright splash of acidity in the long-lasting and zesty finish.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 7 Mar. 2024
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“Zesty.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/zesty. Accessed 17 May. 2024.
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