zesty

[ zes-tee ]

adjective

, zest·i·er, zest·i·est.

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

Times Food collaborated with Burlap & Barrel to create two new zesty spice blends: L.A.

From Los Angeles Times

Jay and I have similar tastes in scent — we want to smell moody, mystical, like we just stumbled out of a temple and know something you don’t, with a touch of zesty punchiness or weirdness.

From Los Angeles Times

On the front of a can or box is the main label, containing the product name and maybe some zesty marketing copy, while nutrition information is organized in a standardized panel on the back.

From Salon

For that, I borrowed some of the zesty, spicy flavors of larb.

From Seattle Times

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

Related Words

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