Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [zest]
- /zɛst/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [zest]
- /zɛst/
Definitions of zested word
- noun zested keen relish; hearty enjoyment; gusto. 1
- noun zested an agreeable or piquant flavor imparted to something. 1
- noun zested anything added to impart flavor, enhance one's appreciation, etc. 1
- noun zested piquancy; interest; charm. 1
- noun zested liveliness or energy; animating spirit. 1
- noun zested the peel, especially the thin outer peel, of a citrus fruit used for flavoring: lemon zest. 1
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Origin of zested
First appearance:
before 1665 One of the 47% oldest English words
1665-75; < French zest (now zeste) orange or lemon peel used for flavoring < ?
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Parts of speech for Zested
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
zested popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 91% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
Synonyms for zested
noun zested
- relished — liking or enjoyment of the taste of something.
- cheered — a shout of encouragement, approval, congratulation, etc.: The cheers of the fans filled the stadium.
- delighted — If you are delighted, you are extremely pleased and excited about something.
- pleasured — the state or feeling of being pleased.
- zinged — vitality, animation, or zest.
Antonyms for zested
noun zested
- disliked — Simple past tense and past participle of dislike.
- gloomed — Simple past tense and past participle of gloom.
- hated — to dislike intensely or passionately; feel extreme aversion for or extreme hostility toward; detest: to hate the enemy; to hate bigotry.
- needed — necessary, required, or wanted (usually used in combination): a much-needed vacation.
- pained — hurt; injured.
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