zestiness
- noun
- /ˈzɛstɪnəs/
:
vitalidad
- The zestiness of the fresh lime made the dish much more enjoyable.
Examples
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In fact, it... it adds a certain Melinda zestiness to it.
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She added a pinch of spices to enhance the zestiness of the sauce.
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The zestiness of the citrus fruits added a refreshing flavor to the drink.
Synonyms
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1.6
Lively excitement that makes people or work feel active
42
4.5
Great energy and enjoyment that makes things exciting
36
5.8
A strong feeling of energy and interest in helping a cause
4
7.2
A lively, exciting energy in a person or thing
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1.6
The feeling of being rested and full of energy
3
3.4
A feeling of energy and excitement that makes people active
3
5.6
A quality of being lively and full of energy
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7.9
A lively, exciting quality that makes someone or something stand out
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6.8
Being lively and full of cheerful energy that makes people notice you
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2.2
A strong pleasant taste in food or drink
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4.9
A quality that makes food, events, or ideas more lively
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4.9
A bright, lively look or feeling that shows energy
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8.2
A pleasant, lively quality that makes talk or ideas interesting
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9.9
A strong, pleasant taste in a food or drink
A lively, happy energy that makes a person enjoy life
A show or act that is full of lively energy and excitement
A strong, happy energy that makes someone lively
A lively quality that makes conversation or stories more interesting
A sharp, lively taste like lemon or mild spice
A pleasant taste in food or drink
A strong, sharp taste or smell that is easy to notice
Antonyms
How Zesty
Surface Forms
Morphology
zestiness = zesty (transparent) = zest + y + ness
Standard noun formation from the adjective 'zesty' using '-ness'; the meaning follows directly from 'zest' → 'zesty' → 'zestiness'.
Etymology
Zestiness comes from the common word zest, which names the peel of a lemon or orange used to add a 'strong, fresh' taste to food. So, zestiness is like that bright kick—either a sharp, pleasant flavor in a dish or a lively, energetic quality in a person.