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ZESTY

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 Dictionary entry overview: What does zesty mean? 

ZESTY (adjective)
  The adjective ZESTY has 2 senses:

1. having an agreeably pungent tasteplay

2. marked by spirited enjoymentplay

  Familiarity information: ZESTY used as an adjective is rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


ZESTY (adjective)


Sense 1

Meaning:

Having an agreeably pungent taste

Synonyms:

piquant; savory; savoury; zesty

Similar:

tasty (pleasing to the sense of taste)

Derivation:

zest (a tart spicy quality)


Sense 2

Meaning:

Marked by spirited enjoyment

Synonyms:

barmy; yeasty; zestful; zesty

Similar:

spirited (displaying animation, vigor, or liveliness)

Derivation:

zest (vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment)


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