zestily
1
5.3
- adverb
- /ˈzɛstɪli/
- He zestily joined the dance, moving with great energy and enthusiasm.
Examples
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They all zestily clean so get ready to do something fresh and exciting.
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The children played zestily in the park, laughing and running around.
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She zestily explained her plans for the party, getting everyone excited.
Synonyms
61
2.8
In a way that shows very strong feelings and great excitement
57
2.9
In a way that is not controlled and shows strong feeling
36
3.5
In a way that shows strong interest and excitement
27
3.4
In a strong, happy, and sincere way
20
1.0
In a happy, eager way that shows strong interest
17
5.4
In a way that shows strong belief or feeling
6
4.9
In a way that shows strong feeling and great enthusiasm
6
3.0
In a lively and eager way
5
5.4
Doing something with great energy and strong interest
2
3.5
Shows lively energy and bright color
2
4.7
With strong, healthy energy and enthusiasm
1
5.1
In a lively, excited way
1
7.4
In a very warm and emotional way that shows strong feeling
1
4.6
In a lively and energetic way
1
7.5
In a loud, wild, and very lively way
1
6.0
To do something with a lot of energy and joy
1
4.1
In a noisy, energetic, and cheerful way
1
7.7
In a lively, cheerful way that shows clear happiness
1
6.4
In a lively, cheerful way that shows confidence
1
5.1
In a lively and energetic way that shows excitement
1
5.9
In a very lively and excited way often to celebrate
1
4.5
In a cheerful and lively way
1
8.2
With strong, excited feeling for something
1
6.4
In a lively, energetic way that makes people feel excited
1
7.4
In a way that shows strong feeling and energy
1
3.8
In a way that is full of juice or lively and interesting
1
6.6
In an excited, busy way full of lively talk
1
4.6
In a lively, playful way full of energy
1
8.1
In a lively, joyful way like when people laugh and play together
Antonyms
How Energetic
Surface Forms
Morphology
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.