zest
keen relish; hearty enjoyment; gusto.
an agreeable or piquant flavor imparted to something.
anything added to impart flavor, enhance one's appreciation, etc.
piquancy; interest; charm.
liveliness or energy; animating spirit.
the peel, especially the thin outer peel, of a citrus fruit used for flavoring: lemon zest.
to give zest, relish, or piquancy to.
Origin of zest
1Other words for zest
Other words from zest
- zestless, adjective
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British Dictionary definitions for zest
/ (zɛst) /
invigorating or keen excitement or enjoyment: a zest for living
added interest, flavour, or charm; piquancy: her presence gave zest to the occasion
something added to give flavour or relish
the peel or skin of an orange or lemon, used as flavouring in drinks, etc
(tr) to give flavour, interest, or piquancy to
Origin of zest
1Derived forms of zest
- zestful, adjective
- zestfully, adverb
- zestfulness, noun
- zestless, adjective
- zesty, adjective
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