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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This slightly masculine fragrance opens with zesty bergamot, then gets grassy and a little dirty thanks to the notes of vetiver and synthetic civet musk.
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Emily Orofino, Vogue, 4 Feb. 2025
These wines are crisp and refreshing on the palate, with high acidity and zesty citrus notes.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 25 Jan. 2025
Bright, zippy with a pop of zesty lime balanced with sea salt.
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—Melissa Oyler, Charlotte Observer, 7 Jan. 2025
The record of the year category for the 2025 Grammys is full of zesty pop hits from young female acts such as Chappell Roan, Charli XCX and Sabrina Carpenter.
—August Brown, Los Angeles Times, 24 Jan. 2025
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Emily Orofino, Vogue, 4 Feb. 2025
These wines are crisp and refreshing on the palate, with high acidity and zesty citrus notes.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 25 Jan. 2025
Bright, zippy with a pop of zesty lime balanced with sea salt.
N.A.R.C.
—Melissa Oyler, Charlotte Observer, 7 Jan. 2025
The record of the year category for the 2025 Grammys is full of zesty pop hits from young female acts such as Chappell Roan, Charli XCX and Sabrina Carpenter.
—August Brown, Los Angeles Times, 24 Jan. 2025
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 11 Feb. 2025.
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