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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And the Cauliflower Lemon Blend, Coxwell’s personal favorite, has a light and zesty flavor that’s a great alternative for a healthy, creamless white sauce for most recipes.
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Moná Thomas, People.com, 6 June 2025
The core straight bourbon expression is light, zesty, and packed with flavor.
—Emily Price, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
Sometimes, a zesty fashion statement should be enough to spark joy.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 1 Apr. 2025
Get The Recipe The Simple and Fresh Ingredients The medley of sweet corn and juicy tomatoes, plus mild Cotija cheese and fresh cilantro is tossed together with a creamy dressing of mayonnaise, olive oil, and lime juice which bring a balance of richness and zesty flavor to the dish.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 25 May 2025
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Moná Thomas, People.com, 6 June 2025
The core straight bourbon expression is light, zesty, and packed with flavor.
—Emily Price, Forbes.com, 29 May 2025
Sometimes, a zesty fashion statement should be enough to spark joy.
—Christian Allaire, Vogue, 1 Apr. 2025
Get The Recipe The Simple and Fresh Ingredients The medley of sweet corn and juicy tomatoes, plus mild Cotija cheese and fresh cilantro is tossed together with a creamy dressing of mayonnaise, olive oil, and lime juice which bring a balance of richness and zesty flavor to the dish.
—Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 25 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 13 Jun. 2025.
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