zestier; zestiest
: having or characterized by zest : appealingly piquant or lively
a zesty sauce
zesty humor
Examples of zesty in a Sentence
bland pasta that needs a zesty sauce
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This citrus-scented odor eliminator is fierce on even the strongest smells, leaving behind a fresh, zesty aroma that makes your home smell like anything but pet central.
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Maria Correa, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2025
The finish is long and slightly dry, with a fruity, zesty aftertaste.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025
For extra subtlety, let yours—possibly in a zesty green like this one—peek from beneath your classic black blazer layered over a white T-shirt.
—Camille Freestone, Glamour, 26 Feb. 2025
Add the salt, turmeric, egg and yolks, and lemon juice to the saucepan with the zesty sugar and whisk to combine.
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—Martin Sorge, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 2025
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Maria Correa, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2025
The finish is long and slightly dry, with a fruity, zesty aftertaste.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 2 Mar. 2025
For extra subtlety, let yours—possibly in a zesty green like this one—peek from beneath your classic black blazer layered over a white T-shirt.
—Camille Freestone, Glamour, 26 Feb. 2025
Add the salt, turmeric, egg and yolks, and lemon juice to the saucepan with the zesty sugar and whisk to combine.
3.
—Martin Sorge, Chicago Tribune, 11 Feb. 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 10 Mar. 2025.
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