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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The Ham Yard Fruit Tea (berries and hibiscus) offers a light, zesty contrast to traditional sweets.
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Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 12 July 2025
Sonic's menu says the former has a zesty Baja cheese sauce, while the latter includes melty Cheddar and honey chipotle aioli.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 11 July 2025
On a rainy day this spring, brand ambassador Gigi Hadid styled a zesty citrus pair with a playful mini, while Dakota Johnson recently wore a pair vacationing in Ibiza with Kate Hudson.
—Lucrezia Malavolta, Vogue, 10 July 2025
Combine yogurt, oil, garlic, lemon, mustard, and a touch of honey for a zesty, creamy dressing.
—Lauren O'Connor, Health, 2 July 2025
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Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 12 July 2025
Sonic's menu says the former has a zesty Baja cheese sauce, while the latter includes melty Cheddar and honey chipotle aioli.
—Brandee Gruener, Southern Living, 11 July 2025
On a rainy day this spring, brand ambassador Gigi Hadid styled a zesty citrus pair with a playful mini, while Dakota Johnson recently wore a pair vacationing in Ibiza with Kate Hudson.
—Lucrezia Malavolta, Vogue, 10 July 2025
Combine yogurt, oil, garlic, lemon, mustard, and a touch of honey for a zesty, creamy dressing.
—Lauren O'Connor, Health, 2 July 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 18 Jul. 2025.
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