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zestily

zestily

1 5.3
In a lively and excited way
  • adverb
  • /ˈzɛstɪli/
translation icon : con entusiasmo
  • He zestily joined the dance, moving with great energy and enthusiasm.

Examples

  • They all zestily clean so get ready to do something fresh and exciting.

  • The children played zestily in the park, laughing and running around.

  • She zestily explained her plans for the party, getting everyone excited.

Synonyms

wildly
vszestily
104 2.9

In a way that is not controlled and shows strong feeling

is energetic and eager but usually more restrained and bright
passionately
vszestily
66 2.8

In a way that shows very strong feelings and great excitement

is energetic and eager but not centered on intense emotion
enthusiastically
vszestily
37 3.5

In a way that shows strong interest and excitement

is more about lively, spirited energy than simple approval
heartily
vszestily
29 3.4

In a strong, happy, and sincere way

is zesty and lively but less about warm sincerity
excitedly
vszestily
27 1.0

In a happy, eager way that shows strong interest

is lively and eager but framed more as cheerful zest than raw excitement
fervently
vszestily
19 5.4

In a way that shows strong belief or feeling

is spirited and lively but milder in passionate intensity
energetically
vszestily
8 3.0

In a lively and eager way

is lively and enthusiastic but less about physical exertion
ardently
vszestily
7 4.9

In a way that shows strong feeling and great enthusiasm

is lively and eager but less focused on deep passion
zealously
vszestily
5 5.4

Doing something with great energy and strong interest

is lively and eager but less about firm commitment or duty
dynamically
vszestily
2 4.6

In a lively and energetic way

is more about cheerful, bright enthusiasm than forceful drive
vibrantly
vszestily
2 3.5

Shows lively energy and bright color

is enthusiastic and energetic but focuses on eager zest rather than brightness
exuberantly
vszestily
1 5.1

In a lively, excited way

is similar but focuses on bright eager energy rather than sheer vivacity
lustily
vszestily
1 4.7

With strong, healthy energy and enthusiasm

is energetic and lively but less about physical robustness
effusively
vszestily
1 7.4

In a very warm and emotional way that shows strong feeling

is enthusiastic but usually more moderate and bright rather than excessive
riotously
vszestily
1 7.5

In a loud, wild, and very lively way

is lively and energetic but generally more controlled and bright
zestfully
vszestily
1 6.0

To do something with a lot of energy and joy

is the everyday lively energy with playful brightness rather than formal tone
ebulliently
vszestily
1 7.7

In a lively, cheerful way that shows clear happiness

is similar but more about sharp, eager liveliness than bubbly display
spiritedly
vszestily
1 5.1

In a lively and energetic way that shows excitement

is more about playful eager energy rather than general spiritedness
boisterously
vszestily
1 4.1

In a noisy, energetic, and cheerful way

is lively and enthusiastic but not necessarily noisy or chaotic
with a blast
vszestily
  • Informal
1 5.9

In a very lively and excited way often to celebrate

is energetic and eager but less about celebration, more about zest
vivaciously
vszestily
6.4

In a lively, energetic way that makes people feel excited

is close but emphasizes eager brightness rather than general animation
jollily
vszestily
4.5

In a cheerful and lively way

is lively too but centers on eager zest rather than playfulness
perkily
vszestily
6.4

In a lively, cheerful way that shows confidence

is energetic and eager but focuses on bright zest rather than confidence
friskily
vszestily
4.6

In a lively, playful way full of energy

is spirited and eager but less focused on playfulness
rollickingly
vszestily
8.1

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

is lively and enthusiastic but less careless, more directed
buzzingly
vszestily
6.6

In an excited, busy way full of lively talk

shares excitement but the key stresses bright eager zest over buzz
fervidly
vszestily
8.2

With strong, excited feeling for something

is lively and eager but less emotionally heated
fierily
vszestily
7.4

In a way that shows strong feeling and energy

is lively and bright but generally less hotly emotional
juicily
vszestily
3.8

In a way that is full of juice or lively and interesting

is lively and enthusiastic but less about vivid sensory appeal

Antonyms

3 4.4

In a boring way that shows little interest or energy

In a way that shows no interest or energy

How Energetic

exuberantly
1 5.1
zestily
1 5.3
cheerfully
34 1.0
calmly
110 1.0

Surface Forms

zestily positive

Morphology

zestily = zesty (transparent) = zest + y + ly

The adverb is formed by adding the productive adverbial suffix '-ly' to the recognizable adjective 'zesty', yielding 'in a lively or enthusiastic manner'.

Etymology

Zestily comes from zest, which first meant the lemon 'peel' that gives a bright taste. Because that peel adds extra 'flavor', zest came to mean 'excitement' or lively 'energy', so to do something zestily is to do it with bright, excited energy.