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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Another can’t-miss order is the mangonada, a beloved Mexican classic made with mango, tart frozen yogurt, and layers of chamoy (a sweet, tangy, chili-lime sauce) and Tajín (a zesty chili-lime seasoning).
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Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2025
Salads, wraps, smoothies, bowls, teas (especially matcha), greens and zesty flavors.
—Samantha Mims, Essence, 10 Dec. 2025
Combine yogurt, oil, garlic, lemon, mustard, and a touch of honey for a zesty, creamy dressing.
—Lauren O'Connor, Health, 21 Nov. 2025
With an ordering process similar to Chipotle, customers pick a base of rice or steamed veggies and a protein, such as barbecue pork or zesty chicken.
—Hannah Kirby, jsonline.com, 12 Nov. 2025
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Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 10 Dec. 2025
Salads, wraps, smoothies, bowls, teas (especially matcha), greens and zesty flavors.
—Samantha Mims, Essence, 10 Dec. 2025
Combine yogurt, oil, garlic, lemon, mustard, and a touch of honey for a zesty, creamy dressing.
—Lauren O'Connor, Health, 21 Nov. 2025
With an ordering process similar to Chipotle, customers pick a base of rice or steamed veggies and a protein, such as barbecue pork or zesty chicken.
—Hannah Kirby, jsonline.com, 12 Nov. 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 15 Dec. 2025.
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