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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Bring a bright burst of zesty goodness to any dessert table with these pick-me-up treats.
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Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 19 June 2026
Dry farmed and organically grown, this sauvignon blanc is zesty, fresh and lilting with lovely notes of wet stone and citrus.
—Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
Add fresh tomatoes, lemons, and herbs for a zesty finish.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 18 June 2026
Native to South America, one sniff of the zesty, tangy fruit transports you to a lush, tropical oasis with bright growing greens and clear blue waters.
—Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 17 June 2026
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Lynn Andriani, Martha Stewart, 19 June 2026
Dry farmed and organically grown, this sauvignon blanc is zesty, fresh and lilting with lovely notes of wet stone and citrus.
—Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes.com, 18 June 2026
Add fresh tomatoes, lemons, and herbs for a zesty finish.
—Jenna Sims, Southern Living, 18 June 2026
Native to South America, one sniff of the zesty, tangy fruit transports you to a lush, tropical oasis with bright growing greens and clear blue waters.
—Reece Andavolgyi, InStyle, 17 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 23 Jun. 2026.
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