zestful

adjective

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as in zesty

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  1. zesty
  2. tangy
  3. pungent
  4. zingy
Adjective
  • For example, a citrusy strain like Lemon Haze pairs beautifully with zesty appetizers, while an earthy strain like Granddaddy Purple complements hearty or spiced dishes.
    Matt Rozo, The Mercury News, 30 Dec. 2024
  • Bring this dish to the family potluck and let the snap peas shine with a sweet honey and zesty lemon dressing.
    Mary Alice Russell, Southern Living, 30 Dec. 2024
Definition of zesty
Adjective
  • Garnish with a pickle spear and enjoy the bold, tangy twist.
    Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2024
  • These savory and chewy bites are usually topped with fresh scallions and are served with a tangy soy sauce.
    Christina Liao, Vogue, 27 Dec. 2024
Definition of tangy
Adjective
  • The pungent smoke rising above the burning apartment now looked like an innocent cloud.
    Teju Cole, The New Yorker, 10 Jan. 2025
  • Sunday's potential Super Bowl preview between the Buffalo Bills and Detroit Lions is primed to showcase two of the NFL's most pungent offenses.
    Daniel R. Depetris, Newsweek, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of pungent
Adjective
  • Also try Le Labo Thé Matcha 26 Eau de Parfum, $107, with matcha, syrupy fig, zingy citrus and creamy woods.
    Jacqueline Kilikita, refinery29.com, 9 Jan. 2025
  • There’s a kind of double cosmic irony to the 1959 musical, with its super-singable score by Jule Styne, its zingy lyrics by a young Stephen Sondheim, and its book by Arthur Laurents, still considered one of the very best of its form by people who’ve put in the hours.
    Sara Holdren, Vulture, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of zingy
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