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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Chorizo, a zesty pork sausage used in Mexican and Spanish cuisines, serves this goal admirably.
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Taylor Tobin, Southern Living, 12 Sep. 2025
Or tender, juicy mojo pork marinated with savory cumin and cilantro, and brightened with zesty lime and orange juices.
—Martie Bowser, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
The opening hits you with a beautiful mandarin that feels fresh and zesty, paired with the sweetest marshmallow accord that somehow manages to feel both powdery and fluffy at the same time.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 5 Sep. 2025
The former is served in a pool in a zesty salsa verde.
—Keith Pandolfi, Cincinnati Enquirer, 4 Sep. 2025
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Taylor Tobin, Southern Living, 12 Sep. 2025
Or tender, juicy mojo pork marinated with savory cumin and cilantro, and brightened with zesty lime and orange juices.
—Martie Bowser, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
The opening hits you with a beautiful mandarin that feels fresh and zesty, paired with the sweetest marshmallow accord that somehow manages to feel both powdery and fluffy at the same time.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 5 Sep. 2025
The former is served in a pool in a zesty salsa verde.
—Keith Pandolfi, Cincinnati Enquirer, 4 Sep. 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 17 Sep. 2025.
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