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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Because the Blackened Ranch is probably a zesty upgrade to that combination.
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2025
Crafted with smooth Jameson whiskey, this drink is elegantly garnished with a twist of orange peel, adding a zesty aroma that perfectly complements the rich flavors.
—Aly Walansky, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
Its telltale circular bottle houses a zesty, citrus-forward blend brought down to earth by notes of teakwood and jasmine.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 11 Feb. 2025
This citrus-scented odor eliminator is fierce on even the strongest smells, leaving behind a fresh, zesty aroma that makes your home smell like anything but pet central.
—Maria Correa, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2025
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Lauren Jarvis-Gibson, Southern Living, 14 Mar. 2025
Crafted with smooth Jameson whiskey, this drink is elegantly garnished with a twist of orange peel, adding a zesty aroma that perfectly complements the rich flavors.
—Aly Walansky, Forbes, 10 Mar. 2025
Its telltale circular bottle houses a zesty, citrus-forward blend brought down to earth by notes of teakwood and jasmine.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 11 Feb. 2025
This citrus-scented odor eliminator is fierce on even the strongest smells, leaving behind a fresh, zesty aroma that makes your home smell like anything but pet central.
—Maria Correa, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 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 23 Mar. 2025.
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