Synonyms of zest

zest

noun

ˈzest 

as in spice

the quality or state of being stimulating to the mind or senses

dumped in more spices to add some zest to the marinade

Synonyms & Similar Words

• spice
• piquancy
• zing
• excitement
• tang
• pungency
• thrill
• flavor
• spiciness
• nip
• stimulation
• bitterness
• hotness
• invigoration
• stimulus
• acuteness
• stimulant
• raciness
• fieriness
• keenness
• sharpness
• provocativeness
• savor
• savoriness
• tastiness
• trenchancy
• mordancy
• redolence

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• insipidity
• flatness
• dullness
• tastelessness
• monotony
• predictability
• insipidity
• tediousness
• sameness
• weakness
• platitude
• thinness
• blandness
• monotonousness

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of zest

The orange zest added into the frosting adds a bit of brightness that punches up this delightful dessert. — Mary Shannon Wells, Southern Living, 25 Oct. 2026

To be sure, practicing a zest for life can be harder for those who have physical illness and pain and those who engage in unhealthy lifestyle behaviors. — Joan M. Cook, Time, 17 Oct. 2026

Appreciation of beauty and excellence ranks near the top of her list, along with gratitude and zest. — Allison Aubrey, NPR, 15 Oct. 2026

Those lists are mighty useful for publicists and for in-the-know travelers who love that zeitgeist zest – but, personally, my favorite bar of 2026 is an Irish pub in North London with a pool table, karaoke and 10 flavors of Baileys. — Maureen O'Hare, CNN Money, 10 Oct. 2026

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