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zesty

adjective \ˈzes-tē\

: having a strong, pleasant, and somewhat spicy flavor

: lively and pleasing : full of zest

zest·i·erzest·i·est

Full Definition of ZESTY

:  having or characterized by zest :  appealingly piquant or lively <a zesty sauce> <zesty humor>
— zest·i·ly \-tə-lē\ adverb
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First Known Use of ZESTY

1868

Related to ZESTY

Synonyms
pert, poignant, pungent, salty, savory (also savoury), piquant, zingy
Antonyms
insipid, zestless

Rhymes with ZESTY

chesty, pesty, testy

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