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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Our Pickled de Gallo includes a zesty mix of yellow bell pepper, avocado, tomato, jalapeño, herbs and spices (and of course, pickles) to create the perfect salsa.
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Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 2025
Mariner’s Bar: Located near the hotel’s main entry, this cozy bar features a fireplace and a menu of Southern California-style zesty cocktails.
—Pamela Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 May 2025
Whiskey Tree’s High Rye Bourbon is a zesty, flavorful pour for those who enjoy spice-forward profiles without overwhelming heat.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
Slow-Cooker Barbecue Sandwiches Mississippi Chicken Kebabs Our Test Kitchen took the zesty flavors of our perennially popular Mississippi Roast recipe and used them to make these delicious chicken skewers.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 14 May 2025
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Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 May 2025
Mariner’s Bar: Located near the hotel’s main entry, this cozy bar features a fireplace and a menu of Southern California-style zesty cocktails.
—Pamela Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 15 May 2025
Whiskey Tree’s High Rye Bourbon is a zesty, flavorful pour for those who enjoy spice-forward profiles without overwhelming heat.
—Joseph V Micallef, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
Slow-Cooker Barbecue Sandwiches Mississippi Chicken Kebabs Our Test Kitchen took the zesty flavors of our perennially popular Mississippi Roast recipe and used them to make these delicious chicken skewers.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 14 May 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 28 May. 2025.
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