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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Or tender, juicy mojo pork marinated with savory cumin and cilantro, and brightened with zesty lime and orange juices.
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Martie Bowser, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
The opening hits you with a beautiful mandarin that feels fresh and zesty, paired with the sweetest marshmallow accord that somehow manages to feel both powdery and fluffy at the same time.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 5 Sep. 2025
Use them to create a zesty and fresh pasta salad perfect for all sorts of Labor Day celebrations.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 24 Aug. 2025
The chicken used here is shredded and has a good kick of spice, though, and that’s offset by a smooth cheese sauce, pico de gallo and a zesty lime crema sauce.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 22 Aug. 2025
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Martie Bowser, Miami Herald, 5 Sep. 2025
The opening hits you with a beautiful mandarin that feels fresh and zesty, paired with the sweetest marshmallow accord that somehow manages to feel both powdery and fluffy at the same time.
—Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 5 Sep. 2025
Use them to create a zesty and fresh pasta salad perfect for all sorts of Labor Day celebrations.
—Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 24 Aug. 2025
The chicken used here is shredded and has a good kick of spice, though, and that’s offset by a smooth cheese sauce, pico de gallo and a zesty lime crema sauce.
—Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 22 Aug. 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 9 Sep. 2025.
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