zesty
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4.2
- adjective
- /ˈzɛsti/
:
picante
- This zesty dressing enhances the flavor of any dish it's added to.
- zesty sauce
- zesty salad
- zesty flavor
That just sets the stage for a zesty trio of jalapenos, garlic and lime.
- That just sets the stage for a zesty trio of jalapenos, garlic and lime.
- Quite, quite zesty, quite limey, that one.
Examples
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Tsunami burger, cooked to your liking, topped with three types of cheese, zesty sauce, fresh tomatoes, cool greens, jalapenos, and topped with our world famous homemade guacamole.
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You want some of our zesty red sauce?
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This is tasty and zesty to the touch on your tongue.
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That just sets the stage for a zesty trio of jalapenos, garlic and lime.
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She's making us a zesty five-course meal.
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The meals are Brazilian recipes that are zesty and flavorful.
Blog text (20) -
So we're now in Starbucks and I just got a zesty chicken and black bean salad bowl, some fruit and a cool lime refresher.
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Bone dry with zesty acidity and hints of melon and peaches.
Blog text (31) -
Entrées prepared in cells include such items as Zesty Tuna Tacos, Po' Man's Burritos, and Jailhouse Pizza.
Academic text (2017) -
The chef served a zesty salad that added a refreshing kick to the meal.
Synonyms
448
1.0
Having a strong, burning taste from spices like chili
141
1.0
Food that has a very hot taste and makes your mouth burn
15
3.6
A strong, pleasantly sour taste like lemon
5
3.9
Having a strong spicy taste or smell like black pepper
3
7.4
A sharp tasty flavor that makes food more interesting
1
3.7
Having a fresh, sharp taste or smell like a lemon
1
5.4
Full of energy and joy
Having a very powerful taste that you notice right away, like cheese or coffee
Spicy food or drink that makes the mouth feel hot
Antonyms
How Flavorful
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Zesty comes from zest, the peel of lemon or orange that adds a sharp, bright flavor to food. So zesty means having a fresh, strong, or slightly spicy taste that 'wakes up' your mouth.