zesty

[zes-tee]

adjective

zestier, zestiest 

1. full of zest; piquant.

   a zesty salad dressing.

2. energetic; active.

   zesty trading in growth stocks.

Word History and Origins

Origin of zesty¹

First recorded in 1925–30; zest + -y ¹

Example Sentences

It’s simpler to prepare than one might assume, whether a chef goes Daisy’s route and simply roasts it or, like Charles, adds his great grandmother’s zesty sauce.

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Sometimes a flaky crust, a sticky-sweet filling, and a few zesty flecks of orange are enough to do the trick.

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“Corn,” the opening number celebrating the miracle and many uses of this magical plant, starts things off riotously, building sensationally to a chorus line of corncobs that choreographer Sarah O’Gleby sets into zesty motion.

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Five thousand fans, decked out in silver lamé and fishnet tops, packed the floor for two hours of zesty, bilingual club music.

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This zesty condensation of an 18-volume, 1300-page epic is a model of streamlining, even if the narrative’s many tantalizing threads, emotions and complications could stand to be fleshed out even more.

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Related Words

• appetizing 
• aromatic 
• distinctive 
• fiery 
• fragrant 
• fresh 
• hot 
• peppery 
• piquant 
• savory 
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• sweet 
• tangy 
• tasty