zest (Meaning)
zest (n)
vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment
a tart spicy quality
zest (v)
add herbs or spices to
zest (n.)
A piece of orange or lemon peel, or the aromatic oil which may be squeezed from such peel, used to give flavor to liquor, etc.
Hence, something that gives or enhances a pleasant taste, or the taste itself; an appetizer; also, keen enjoyment; relish; gusto.
The woody, thick skin inclosing the kernel of a walnut.
zest (v. t.)
To cut into thin slips, as the peel of an orange, lemon, etc.; to squeeze, as peel, over the surface of anything.
To give a relish or flavor to; to heighten the taste or relish of; as, to zest wine.
Synonyms & Antonyms of zest
zest Sentence Examples
- The chef infused the dish with a zestful blend of herbs and spices, tantalizing the taste buds.
- Her laughter had a contagious zest, spreading joy and brightening the room.
- The adventure filled him with a newfound zest for life, propelling him forward with enthusiasm.
- The vibrant painting exudes a zestful energy, capturing the artist's passion and creativity.
- With zestful abandon, the children jumped into the pool, their laughter echoing through the air.
- The bitter lemon zest balanced the sweetness of the dessert, creating a harmonious flavor profile.
- The spirited dancer moved with zestful grace, captivating the audience with her infectious energy.
- Her determination had a zestful quality, enabling her to overcome obstacles with unwavering resolve.
- The zesty aroma of freshly brewed coffee filled the air, promising a rejuvenating morning.
- The zestful personality of the speaker captivated the audience, keeping them engaged and eager for more.
FAQs About the word zest
vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment, a tart spicy quality, add herbs or spices toA piece of orange or lemon peel, or the aromatic oil which may be squeezed from
spice,piquancy, zing, pungency, flavor, thrill, excitement, tang, keenness, sharpness
flatness, tastelessness, predictability, insipidity, dulness,insipidity, monotony, flatness, dullness, dulness
The chef infused the dish with a zestful blend of herbs and spices, tantalizing the taste buds.
Her laughter had a contagious zest, spreading joy and brightening the room.
The adventure filled him with a newfound zest for life, propelling him forward with enthusiasm.
The vibrant painting exudes a zestful energy, capturing the artist's passion and creativity.
