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zesty

zest·y
Z z

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [zes-tee]
    • /ˈzɛs ti/
    • /zest/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [zes-tee]
    • /ˈzɛs ti/

Definitions of zesty word

  • adjective zesty full of zest; piquant: a zesty salad dressing. 1
  • adjective zesty energetic; active: zesty trading in growth stocks. 1
  • noun zesty Having a piquant or pungent taste; spicy. 1
  • adjective zesty having a citrus flavour 1
  • adjective zesty lively, spirited 1

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Origin of zesty

First appearance:

before 1925
One of the 11% newest English words
First recorded in 1925-30; zest + -y1

Historical Comparancy

Parts of speech for Zesty

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

zesty popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% 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 zesty

adjective zesty

  • vivacious — lively; animated; spirited: a vivacious folk dance.
  • effervescent — effervescing; bubbling.
  • energetic — Showing or involving great activity or vitality.
  • lively — eventful, stirring, or exciting: The opposition gave us a lively time.
  • peppy — energetic; vigorous; lively.

Antonyms for zesty

adjective zesty

  • apathetic — If you describe someone as apathetic, you are criticizing them because they do not seem to be interested in or enthusiastic about doing anything.
  • inactive — not active: an inactive volcano.
  • lethargic — of, relating to, or affected with lethargy; drowsy; sluggish; apathetic.
  • lifeless — not endowed with life; having no life; inanimate: lifeless matter.
  • tired — having a tire or tires.

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