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 buttery richness of the amberjack completely melts into a bright, tangy yuzu-ponzu drizzle, while a topping of yuzu pepper adds a fresh, zesty kick of heat.
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Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
White wine, shallots, and lemon zest and juice build on what the butter and garlic get started, and a couple tablespoons of capers give the dish a zesty tang.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 10 June 2026
This gorgeous recipe, featured in their cookbook Crowded Kitchen, balances the berries with tangy goat cheese, creamy avocado, crunchy pepitas, and a zesty lime-jalapeño-mint dressing.
—Lexi Harrison, Midwest Living, 10 June 2026
Meanwhile, Marsanne adds weight and texture through the mid-palate, and Chenin Blanc contributes vibrancy and a bright, zesty finish.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 7 June 2026
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Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 13 June 2026
White wine, shallots, and lemon zest and juice build on what the butter and garlic get started, and a couple tablespoons of capers give the dish a zesty tang.
—Tara Massouleh McCay, Southern Living, 10 June 2026
This gorgeous recipe, featured in their cookbook Crowded Kitchen, balances the berries with tangy goat cheese, creamy avocado, crunchy pepitas, and a zesty lime-jalapeño-mint dressing.
—Lexi Harrison, Midwest Living, 10 June 2026
Meanwhile, Marsanne adds weight and texture through the mid-palate, and Chenin Blanc contributes vibrancy and a bright, zesty finish.
—Mike Desimone, Robb Report, 7 June 2026
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 15 Jun. 2026.
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