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
Recent Examples on the Web
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Peach Ginger Bourbon Spritz At Saltwood Bar at Loews Atlanta Hotel, a refreshing blend of smooth bourbon and zesty lemon juice, topped with Betty Booze’s apple, ginger and sour cherry infusion, and finished with a fragrant mint sprig and lemon garnish for a burst of summer in every sip. Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 1 July 2025 The zesty homemade dressing and interesting additions like mini mozzarella balls make this recipe a keeper. Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 28 June 2025 While summer typically calls for vibrant colors, this season there’s a fresh emphasis on powder pastels and zesty hues. Victoria Montalti, Refinery29, 25 June 2025 Customers are unfamiliar with loquats, or opt instead to buy more zesty and palatable Small Batch bestsellers like Pineapple Pepper Jam or Raspberry Jalapeno. Tribune News Service, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 June 2025 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

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“Zesty.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/zesty. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.

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