zesty

adjective

ˈze-stē 

zestier; zestiest

: having or characterized by zest : appealingly piquant or lively

a zesty sauce

zesty humor

zestily

ˈze-stə-lē 

adverb

Synonyms of zesty

• spicy
• piquant
• delicious
• pungent
• zingy
• salty

Examples of zesty in a Sentence

bland pasta that needs a zesty sauce

Recent Examples on the Web

His debut carried that discovery into zesty shades of its own, including bright greens, yellows and oranges. — Maggie Clancy, Footwear News, 30 Sep. 2026

The Omen 16 is a capable mid-range machine with a zesty 16-inch WQXGA screen that blasts through top titles with a 240Hz refresh rate. — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 30 Sep. 2026

Specific menu items include the Italian sausage, egg and Cooper’s sharp cheese sandwich; biscuits and gravy; and chorizo breakfast burrito with eggs, potatoes, onions, cheese and zesty red pepper relish. — Kansas City Star, 28 Sep. 2026

Delicious hot sauces bring a whole range of Caribbean heat - from the tropical fruit-forward notes of Pink Guava and Passion Fruit to the bright, zesty flavor of Green Caribbean and the smoky-sweet fire of Original Scotch Bonnet. — ABC News, 16 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1826, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for zesty

• crusty
• dusty
• gusty
• lusty
• musty
• rusty
• trusty