zestful

[ zest-fuhl ]

adjective

1. full of zest.
2. characterized by keen relish, hearty enjoyment, etc.

Other Words From

• zestful·ly adverb
• zestful·ness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of zestful¹

First recorded in 1840–50; zest + -ful

Example Sentences

Hiram dozed over his cigar, having paid zestful attention to the dinner that Jackson Denslow had spread in the galley.

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Rightly used, however, monogamic fellowship protects by making adventure in life more zestful because it is shared.

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So off the old pair started at once on the quest, drawing some renewal of zestful youth from its absorbing interest.

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There were busy, zestful young worlds, and languid, weary old ones.

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Men went hunting, now, with zestful tail-wagging dogs as companions in the chase.

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