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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The zesty sauce complements the yellow cornmeal while also pairing well with the pepper.
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Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 5 Mar. 2026
There’s also a Caramel Espresso Martini and an elixir called Fluffy Dreams (gin, zesty syrup, lemon juice, aquafaba, Luxardo Apricot Liqueur, elderflower, citrus bitters).
—Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2026
The best sesame dressings have intense toasted sesame flavor, lots of zesty ginger, a hint of sugar and an ample dash of salt.
—Jolene Thym, Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2026
Its blend of grapefruit, lemon, and orange packs a zesty punch, while the jasmine base note adds a delicate, soft undertone.
—Alyssa Morin, InStyle, 3 Mar. 2026
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Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 5 Mar. 2026
There’s also a Caramel Espresso Martini and an elixir called Fluffy Dreams (gin, zesty syrup, lemon juice, aquafaba, Luxardo Apricot Liqueur, elderflower, citrus bitters).
—Phillip Valys, Sun Sentinel, 5 Mar. 2026
The best sesame dressings have intense toasted sesame flavor, lots of zesty ginger, a hint of sugar and an ample dash of salt.
—Jolene Thym, Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2026
Its blend of grapefruit, lemon, and orange packs a zesty punch, while the jasmine base note adds a delicate, soft undertone.
—Alyssa Morin, InStyle, 3 Mar. 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 12 Mar. 2026.
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