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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The All-American Mom Patz & Hall North Coast Brut Sparkling, CA: A crisp and zesty expression of 100% Chardonnay from cool climate vineyards.
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Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
Taco Bell said its nuggets are marinated in a zesty jalapeño buttermilk flavor and breaded with a blend of breadcrumbs and crispy tortilla chips.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 24 Apr. 2025
These treats are made with vanilla cookies and a marshmallow center, but the frosting is a tart-and-sweet Key lime flavor that is surprisingly zesty and bright.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2025
Like a good martini, the novel blends the zesty gin of satire with vermouthy fruitiness and lemon twists of sharp observation.
—Rob Kyff, Hartford Courant, 19 Apr. 2025
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Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025
Taco Bell said its nuggets are marinated in a zesty jalapeño buttermilk flavor and breaded with a blend of breadcrumbs and crispy tortilla chips.
—Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 24 Apr. 2025
These treats are made with vanilla cookies and a marshmallow center, but the frosting is a tart-and-sweet Key lime flavor that is surprisingly zesty and bright.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 23 Apr. 2025
Like a good martini, the novel blends the zesty gin of satire with vermouthy fruitiness and lemon twists of sharp observation.
—Rob Kyff, Hartford Courant, 19 Apr. 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 6 May. 2025.
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