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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Flaky phyllo dough is filled with zesty harissa sauce and halloumi cheese and sprinkled with breadcrumbs and paprika for a savory bite-sized snack.
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Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 7 Jan. 2026
Add a pinch of cayenne, cumin, and a squeeze of lemon juice for a zesty, savory twist that gives your morning a flavorful kick.
—Lauren O'Connor, Health, 7 Jan. 2026
The fragrance opens with a zesty, fresh maracuja — or passion fruit — accord.
—Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 6 Jan. 2026
Lopez often changed the familiar pop arrangements of her songs to fit a moody, zesty energy.
—Mark Gray, PEOPLE, 31 Dec. 2025
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Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 7 Jan. 2026
Add a pinch of cayenne, cumin, and a squeeze of lemon juice for a zesty, savory twist that gives your morning a flavorful kick.
—Lauren O'Connor, Health, 7 Jan. 2026
The fragrance opens with a zesty, fresh maracuja — or passion fruit — accord.
—Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 6 Jan. 2026
Lopez often changed the familiar pop arrangements of her songs to fit a moody, zesty energy.
—Mark Gray, PEOPLE, 31 Dec. 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 12 Jan. 2026.
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