Synonyms of zest

zest

noun

ˈzest 

as in spice

the quality or state of being stimulating to the mind or senses

dumped in more spices to add some zest to the marinade

Synonyms & Similar Words

• spice
• piquancy
• zing
• excitement
• tang
• pungency
• thrill
• flavor
• spiciness
• nip
• stimulation
• bitterness
• hotness
• invigoration
• stimulus
• acuteness
• savour
• stimulant
• raciness
• fieriness
• keenness
• sharpness
• provocativeness
• savor
• savoriness
• tastiness
• trenchancy
• mordancy
• redolence

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• insipidity
• flatness
• dullness
• dulness
• tastelessness
• monotony
• predictability
• insipidity
• tediousness
• sameness
• weakness
• platitude
• thinness
• blandness
• monotonousness

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of zest

This man, who was so integral to the fabric of this franchise, and who added so much joy and zest to the Red Sox for decades, deserves a lot more from them. —Gabrielle Starr, Boston Herald, 27 Mar. 2025

Swap the lemon zest for orange, or use any citrus of your choice. —Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 23 Mar. 2025

In 2023, Alyssa Rivers of The Recipe Critic blog published a version with lemon zest, which helpfully brightens fatty fishes, as did Hajar Larbah, who runs the blog Moribyan. —The New York Times News Service Syndicate, San Diego Union-Tribune, 12 Mar. 2025

Big Tree Farms sells a line of sauces and marinades, each with a base of coco aminos, and introduce other global zests like ponzu, lemongrass and tamarind in every bottle. —Andrew Watman, Forbes, 9 Mar. 2025

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