zestier; zestiest
: having or characterized by zest : appealingly piquant or lively
a zesty sauce
zesty humor
zestily adverb

Examples of zesty in a Sentence

bland pasta that needs a zesty sauce
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Keep this zesty, herbaceous, and spicy Creole seasoning on hand for all of your favorite Creole dishes. Amanda Holstein, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2024 Notes of ripe peach and lemon cream are moderated with a zesty profile of acidity and a fresh finish. Katie Kelly Bell, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024 Fresh fish marinated in zesty lime, this dish was a refreshing dive into Peru’s coastal treasures, bright and invigorating. Walaa Elsiddig, Billboard, 4 Nov. 2024 Guests can chomp down on a variety of bar foods, such as boneless wings, zesty pickle chips, quesadillas and burgers. Adrienne Davis, Journal Sentinel, 29 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for zesty 

Word History

First Known Use

1826, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of zesty was in 1826

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“Zesty.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/zesty. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.

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