zestier; zestiest
: having or characterized by zest : appealingly piquant or lively
a zesty sauce
zesty humor
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Examples of zesty in a Sentence
bland pasta that needs a zesty sauce
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Hold the outside of the peel over the top of the cocktail and give it a squeeze—zesty orange oils in the peel will lay themselves across the top of the drink, profoundly improving it.
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Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 18 May 2024
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.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 10 May 2024
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Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 18 May 2024
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.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 10 May 2024
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 31 May. 2024.
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