Synonyms of zest

zest

noun

ˈzest 

as in spice

the quality or state of being stimulating to the mind or senses

dumped in more spices to add some zest to the marinade

Synonyms & Similar Words

• spice
• piquancy
• zing
• excitement
• tang
• pungency
• thrill
• flavor
• spiciness
• nip
• stimulation
• bitterness
• hotness
• invigoration
• stimulus
• acuteness
• stimulant
• raciness
• fieriness
• keenness
• sharpness
• provocativeness
• savor
• savoriness
• tastiness
• trenchancy
• mordancy
• redolence

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• insipidity
• flatness
• dullness
• tastelessness
• monotony
• predictability
• insipidity
• tediousness
• sameness
• weakness
• platitude
• thinness
• blandness
• monotonousness

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of zest

Morton kosher salt in a small bowl and rub zest into sugar and salt with your fingers until mixture looks like wet sand. — Rachel Dolfi, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 July 2026

In a small bowl, mix the yogurt, mayonnaise, lemon zest, and lemon juice to make the sauce, and season with salt and pepper. — Kelly McCarthy, ABC News, 26 June 2026

Add zest and juice of 1 lemon, stir to combine, then season to taste with salt and cayenne, if using. — Tribune News Service, Denver Post, 24 June 2026

According to Vu, a quick maceration with sugar—and additions like fresh basil, lemon zest, or elderflower—enhances strawberries' natural sweetness. — Olivia McIntosh, Martha Stewart, 24 June 2026

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