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zestfully

zestfully

1 6.0
To do something with a lot of energy and joy
  • adverb
  • /ˈzɛstfəlɪ/
translation icon : con entusiasmo
  • The children played zestfully in the park, their laughter filling the air with joy.

Examples

  • But isn't it delightfully interesting that when he was forced to abstain from alcohol, it didn't diminish his zestfully enthusiastic personality and love of life?

    Blog text (34)
  • I mean, he's cute in a sort of zestfully clean kind of way.

  • He rapped zestfully on the number and echoed her.

    Fiction book (1994)
  • Among men, verbal aggression often appeared as irritability; assertive women, in contrast, were more zestfully direct in verbal aggression and more forceful in their attempts to achieve their goals in interpersonal contexts.

    Academic text (1992)
  • She approached her work zestfully, eager to tackle any challenge that came her way.

  • He zestfully expressed his ideas during the meeting, inspiring his colleagues to join in.

Synonyms

passionately
vszestfully
66 2.8

In a way that shows very strong feelings and great excitement

shares strong feeling but is brighter and more energetic than deep emotion
wholeheartedly
vszestfully
57 4.6

Completely and sincerely, with full support and no doubts

is more about bright, zestful enthusiasm than solemn commitment
enthusiastically
vszestfully
37 3.5

In a way that shows strong interest and excitement

leans more toward lively zest than formal eager approval
cheerfully
vszestfully
34 1.0

In a happy, friendly way that shows you want to help

is more energetic and enthusiastic rather than calmly optimistic
heartily
vszestfully
29 3.4

In a strong, happy, and sincere way

is similar but brighter and more zest-focused than hearty sincerity
excitedly
vszestfully
27 1.0

In a happy, eager way that shows strong interest

is the same energy but more steady and zestful than sudden
merrily
vszestfully
23 1.0

In a cheerful, lively way that shows happiness

shares cheerfulness but the key adds sharper energetic zest
fervently
vszestfully
19 5.4

In a way that shows strong belief or feeling

is similar yet often lighter and more energetic than earnest passion
gleefully
vszestfully
19 3.0

With great joy and excitement

shares excitement but the key adds a zestful active tone
joyfully
vszestfully
11 1.1

In a very happy way that shows delight

is similar but more about energetic zest than calm delight
energetically
vszestfully
8 3.0

In a lively and eager way

adds a cheerful zestful quality rather than pure physical force
ardently
vszestfully
7 4.9

In a way that shows strong feeling and great enthusiasm

shares enthusiasm but is less about deep devotion and more zest
zealously
vszestfully
5 5.4

Doing something with great energy and strong interest

is similar but centers more on joyful energy than advocacy
joyously
vszestfully
5 3.0

In a way that shows great happiness and excitement

focuses more on active enthusiasm and zest than pure joy
exuberantly
vszestfully
1 5.1

In a lively, excited way

is similar but usually emphasizes spirited joy with added zest
effusively
vszestfully
1 7.4

In a very warm and emotional way that shows strong feeling

keeps high energy but is more controlled and zestful, not excessive
jubilantly
vszestfully
1 5.3

In a way that shows great joy and excitement

is joyful too but places more weight on lively enthusiastic energy
lustily
vszestfully
1 4.7

With strong, healthy energy and enthusiasm

is energetic as well but more about cheerful lively zest than vigor
jovially
vszestfully
1 4.6

In a cheerful, friendly way that makes people smile

leans more toward bright energy and zest than friendly cheer
zestily
vszestfully
1 5.3

In a lively and excited way

is the same strong enthusiasm focused on zestful energy
ebulliently
vszestfully
1 7.7

In a lively, cheerful way that shows clear happiness

is equally energetic but framed by zest rather than bubbling show
spiritedly
vszestfully
1 5.1

In a lively and energetic way that shows excitement

is similar but focuses on bright enthusiasm rather than mere motion
boisterously
vszestfully
1 4.1

In a noisy, energetic, and cheerful way

is energetic too but less noisy and more upbeat in tone
with a blast
vszestfully
  • Informal
1 5.9

In a very lively and excited way often to celebrate

is similar but the key stresses energetic ongoing enthusiasm
fervidly
vszestfully
8.2

With strong, excited feeling for something

keeps intensity but is lighter, more playful energy than heat
rollickingly
vszestfully
8.1

In a lively, joyful way like when people laugh and play together

matches exuberance but focuses more on enthusiastic zest than carefreeness
vivaciously
vszestfully
6.4

In a lively, energetic way that makes people feel excited

is similarly animated but emphasizes zestful enthusiasm rather than spirt
chirpily
vszestfully
  • Informal
5.0

In a cheerful, lively way that shows happiness and energy

is similar but stresses stronger active zest rather than merely cheer
jollily
vszestfully
4.5

In a cheerful and lively way

is livelier and more energetic than playful good humour
mirthfully
vszestfully
6.3

In a happy, laughing way

is similar but centers on energetic zest rather than simple mirth
perkily
vszestfully
6.4

In a lively, cheerful way that shows confidence

is more about energetic enthusiasm than light confident cheer
friskily
vszestfully
4.6

In a lively, playful way full of energy

is similar but adds more focused eager zest
heartfully
vszestfully
6.5

In a warm, honest way that shows real feeling

uses enthusiasm too but emphasizes genuine feeling over bright energy
fierily
vszestfully
7.4

In a way that shows strong feeling and energy

is enthusiastic but usually less burning and more playfully energetic

Antonyms

3 5.7

In a way that shows little energy or interest

In a way that shows no interest or energy

How Energetic

exuberantly
1 5.1
zestfully
1 6.0
quietly
517 1.0

Surface Forms

zestfully positive

Morphology

zestfully = zestful (transparent) = zest + ful + ly

Adding -ly to 'zestful' forms an adverb in the normal, predictable way.

Etymology

Zestfully comes from zest, which was the name for the 'peel' of a lemon or orange, and -fully, meaning 'full of'. Just as lemon peel gives food a bright, lively taste, to do something zestfully is to do it with lively energy and enjoyment.