Synonyms of zesty

zesty

adjective

ˈze-stē 

as in spicy

sharp and pleasantly stimulating to the mind or senses

bland pasta that needs a zesty sauce

Synonyms & Similar Words

• spicy
• piquant
• delicious
• pungent
• zingy
• savoury
• salty
• savory
• poignant
• pert
• biting
• fascinating
• peppery
• provocative
• flavorful
• racy
• vinegary
• fiery
• interesting
• trenchant
• exciting
• hot
• acute
• energizing
• provoking
• delectable
• tasty
• scrumptious
• enlightening
• mordant
• gingery
• keen
• appetizing
• galvanizing
• intriguing
• cutting
• luscious
• toothsome
• engaging
• gripping
• absorbing
• palatable
• invigorating
• riveting
• bitter
• animating
• engrossing
• enthralling
• ambrosial
• arresting
• piquing
• savorous

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• insipid
• dry
• flat
• tasteless
• stale
• arid
• predictable
• boring
• zestless
• dull
• drab
• banal
• thin
• monotonous
• tedious
• pedestrian
• colorless
• dreary
• leaden
• humdrum
• stodgy
• ponderous
• uninteresting
• flavorless
• barren
• numbing
• bland
• wearisome
• watery
• weak
• dilute
• tiring
• savorless
• wearying

Examples of zesty in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

How To Prepare a Ginger Shot A ginger shot is zesty and aromatic due to its high concentration of ginger. —Lauren O'Connor, Ms, Health, 16 Sep. 2024

The dominant flavor is savory cheddar, with the slight funk of blue cheese and a zesty kick of onion. —Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 9 Sep. 2024

Amusing action soon ensues, reminiscent of the first film’s zesty, high-impact sequences, and with its central conceit in tow: Seo and his returning, idiosyncratic team are either hyper-competent or bumbling fools, depending on what the script demands. —Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 17 Sep. 2024

Sparky, zesty citrus aromas with a slight bulge of fat. —Tom Mullen, Forbes, 15 Sep. 2024