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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While typical pesto is a bright, earthy green, this zesty version gives it a bold red hue, echoing its' punchy and bold flavor.
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Jenavieve Christensen, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Jan. 2026
Combine kiwi chunks with mango, peppers, and cilantro to make a zesty salsa.
—Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Health, 15 Jan. 2026
Lopez often changed the familiar pop arrangements of her songs to fit a moody, zesty energy.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026
Flaky phyllo dough is filled with zesty harissa sauce and halloumi cheese and sprinkled with breadcrumbs and paprika for a savory bite-sized snack.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 7 Jan. 2026
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Jenavieve Christensen, Better Homes & Gardens, 15 Jan. 2026
Combine kiwi chunks with mango, peppers, and cilantro to make a zesty salsa.
—Chelsea Rae Bourgeois, Health, 15 Jan. 2026
Lopez often changed the familiar pop arrangements of her songs to fit a moody, zesty energy.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 12 Jan. 2026
Flaky phyllo dough is filled with zesty harissa sauce and halloumi cheese and sprinkled with breadcrumbs and paprika for a savory bite-sized snack.
—Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 7 Jan. 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 19 Jan. 2026.
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