zesty
Americanadjective
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full of zest; piquant.
a zesty salad dressing.
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energetic; active.
zesty trading in growth stocks.
Etymology
Origin of zesty
Example Sentences
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Even the brighter dishes — the lemony pasta, the zesty black bean salad — are about steadiness as much as sparkle: reliable, make-ahead, happy to wait for you.
From Salon • Dec. 18, 2025
The record of the year category for the 2025 Grammys is full of zesty pop hits from young female acts such as Chappell Roan, Charli XCX and Sabrina Carpenter.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 24, 2025
For that, I borrowed some of the zesty, spicy flavors of larb.
From Seattle Times • Apr. 14, 2024
A zesty and unlikely bidding war has seen a lemon that is nearly 300 years old fetch more than £1,000 at auction.
From BBC • Feb. 7, 2024
Jeffrey’s “Dangerous Pie” was a zesty blend of coffee grounds, raw eggs and their smashed shells, Coke, uncooked bacon, and three Matchbox racing cars.
From "Drums, Girls, and Dangerous Pie" by Jordan Sonnenblick
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