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- [zest]
- /zɛst/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [zest]
- /zɛst/
Definitions of zestless word
- noun zestless keen relish; hearty enjoyment; gusto. 1
- noun zestless an agreeable or piquant flavor imparted to something. 1
- noun zestless anything added to impart flavor, enhance one's appreciation, etc. 1
- noun zestless piquancy; interest; charm. 1
- noun zestless liveliness or energy; animating spirit. 1
- noun zestless the peel, especially the thin outer peel, of a citrus fruit used for flavoring: lemon zest. 1
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Origin of zestless
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 Zestless
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
zestless 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.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
zestless usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for zestless
adjective zestless
- decayed — having rotted as a result of bacterial, fungal, or chemical action; decomposed
- old — far advanced in the years of one's or its life: an old man; an old horse; an old tree.
- musty — having an odor or flavor suggestive of mold, as old buildings, long-closed rooms, or stale food.
- smelly — emitting a strong or unpleasant odor; reeking.
- sour — having an acid taste, resembling that of vinegar, lemon juice, etc.; tart.
Antonyms for zestless
adjective zestless
- damp — Something that is damp is slightly wet.
- moist — moderately or slightly wet; damp.
- wet — moistened, covered, or soaked with water or some other liquid: wet hands.
- current — A current is a steady and continuous flowing movement of some of the water in a river, lake, or sea.
- fresh — newly made or obtained: fresh footprints.
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