zestier; zestiest
: having or characterized by zest : appealingly piquant or lively
a zesty sauce
zesty humor
zestily adverb

Examples of zesty in a Sentence

bland pasta that needs a zesty sauce
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Guests can chomp down on a variety of bar foods, such as boneless wings, zesty pickle chips, quesadillas and burgers. Adrienne Davis, Journal Sentinel, 29 Oct. 2024 The zesty citrus blossoms dance with the warm scent of toasted almonds, creating a sensory experience that is both refreshing and comforting. Noel Burgess, Forbes, 28 Oct. 2024 A bit of zesty Dijon mustard in our egg mixture helps to bind the breading as well as add some depth of flavor. Tricia Manzanero Stuedeman, Southern Living, 27 Oct. 2024 Consider topping it with a creamy chipotle dressing or zesty vinaigrette, and scooping some up with tortilla chips. Angela Haupt, TIME, 15 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for zesty 

Word History

First Known Use

1826, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of zesty was in 1826

Dictionary Entries Near zesty

Cite this Entry

“Zesty.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/zesty. Accessed 9 Nov. 2024.

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