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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Meanwhile, Marsanne adds weight and texture through the mid-palate, and Chenin Blanc contributes vibrancy and a bright, zesty finish.
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Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 7 June 2026
The buddy cops’ zesty chemistry goes out on a high as Detective Campbell and Lieutenant Cole bicker next to ambulance at the film’s end.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 5 June 2026
Highlights included a fresh, light pea soup; a buttery carrot risotto; tender filets of ostrich, lamb and venison; and a zesty lemon posset.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Make sure to get some light char on the avocados, tomatoes, scallions, and jalapeño—just enough to deepen their inherent sweetness and impart a smoky nuance to the otherwise bright and zesty dip.
—Hana Asbrink, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 June 2026
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Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 7 June 2026
The buddy cops’ zesty chemistry goes out on a high as Detective Campbell and Lieutenant Cole bicker next to ambulance at the film’s end.
—Jim Hemphill, IndieWire, 5 June 2026
Highlights included a fresh, light pea soup; a buttery carrot risotto; tender filets of ostrich, lamb and venison; and a zesty lemon posset.
—Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 June 2026
Make sure to get some light char on the avocados, tomatoes, scallions, and jalapeño—just enough to deepen their inherent sweetness and impart a smoky nuance to the otherwise bright and zesty dip.
—Hana Asbrink, Bon Appetit Magazine, 1 June 2026
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 13 Jun. 2026.
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