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ZESTY
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Dictionary entry overview: What does zesty mean?
• ZESTY (adjective)
The adjective ZESTY has 2 senses:
1. having an agreeably pungent taste
2. marked by spirited enjoyment
Familiarity information: ZESTY used as an adjective is rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Having an agreeably pungent taste
Synonyms:
piquant; savory; savoury; zesty
Similar:
tasty (pleasing to the sense of taste)
Derivation:
zest (a tart spicy quality)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Marked by spirited enjoyment
Synonyms:
Similar:
spirited (displaying animation, vigor, or liveliness)
Derivation:
zest (vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment)
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