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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With an ordering process similar to Chipotle, customers pick a base of rice or steamed veggies and a protein, such as barbecue pork or zesty chicken.
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Hannah Kirby, jsonline.com, 12 Nov. 2025
Crunchy snap peas and shrimp with the soft pasta and zesty lemon makes for a uniquely exquisite salad.
—Patricia S York, Southern Living, 9 Nov. 2025
Crisp iceberg and romaine lettuce, colorful veggies, and crunchy croutons are bathed in a zesty homemade Italian dressing with just the right amount of richness from mayonnaise.
—Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Nov. 2025
The menu includes zesty shrimp tacos, creamy crab croquette, wagyu gyoza, back tiger shrimp dumplings, festive garden spring rolls and unagi avocado sushi with Japanese peppercorn.
—Gege Reed, Louisville Courier Journal, 4 Nov. 2025
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Hannah Kirby, jsonline.com, 12 Nov. 2025
Crunchy snap peas and shrimp with the soft pasta and zesty lemon makes for a uniquely exquisite salad.
—Patricia S York, Southern Living, 9 Nov. 2025
Crisp iceberg and romaine lettuce, colorful veggies, and crunchy croutons are bathed in a zesty homemade Italian dressing with just the right amount of richness from mayonnaise.
—Lizzy Briskin, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Nov. 2025
The menu includes zesty shrimp tacos, creamy crab croquette, wagyu gyoza, back tiger shrimp dumplings, festive garden spring rolls and unagi avocado sushi with Japanese peppercorn.
—Gege Reed, Louisville Courier Journal, 4 Nov. 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 Nov. 2025.
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