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

Make vegan avocado ice cream by blending avocado, coconut milk, and lemon zest and freezing it in an ice cream maker. — Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 31 Aug. 2026

Even Paul, the only Beatle who still had a zest for touring, realized the dream was over. — Rob Sheffield, Rolling Stone, 29 Aug. 2026

From jazzed-up cranberry sauce to a deliciously savory demi-glace for a fancy meal, cara cara oranges can add the perfect zest and sweetness to almost any sauce. — Christina Manian, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Aug. 2026

Add some flair The zest of a lemon, finely grated with a Microplane, is non-negotiable in my book. — Shilpa Uskokovic, Bon Appetit Magazine, 20 Aug. 2026

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