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zestiness

zestiness

3.5
A lively, energetic quality or a strong, pleasant taste in people and food
  • noun
  • /ˈzɛstɪnəs/
translation icon : vitalidad
  • The zestiness of the fresh lime made the dish much more enjoyable.

Examples

  • In fact, it... it adds a certain Melinda zestiness to it.

  • She added a pinch of spices to enhance the zestiness of the sauce.

  • The zestiness of the citrus fruits added a refreshing flavor to the drink.

Synonyms

energy
vszestiness
311 1.6

Lively excitement that makes people or work feel active

narrows this to include a tasty, pleasant flavor quality
zest
vszestiness
42 4.5

Great energy and enjoyment that makes things exciting

combines lively energy and strong pleasant flavor equally
zeal
vszestiness
36 5.8

A strong feeling of energy and interest in helping a cause

is more general and also covers a tasty lively quality
zing
vszestiness
4 7.2

A lively, exciting energy in a person or thing

adds a sensory pleasant flavor element to that liveliness
freshness
vszestiness
3 1.6

The feeling of being rested and full of energy

extends that alert liveliness to include a noticeable pleasant flavor
liveliness
vszestiness
3 3.4

A feeling of energy and excitement that makes people active

extends that idea by including a strong pleasant flavor
spiritedness
vszestiness
3 5.6

A quality of being lively and full of energy

is similar but also points to a strong pleasant flavor
pizazz
vszestiness
  • Informal
2 7.9

A lively, exciting quality that makes someone or something stand out

also includes a clear flavorful or tasty dimension beyond excitement
vivacity
vszestiness
1 6.8

Being lively and full of cheerful energy that makes people notice you

is broader by adding a noticeable pleasant flavor aspect
rich flavor
vszestiness
1 2.2

A strong pleasant taste in food or drink

is narrower because it also requires lively energetic quality
extra zing
vszestiness
  • Informal
1 4.9

A quality that makes food, events, or ideas more lively

is the overall mix of lively energy and strong pleasant flavor
vibrance
vszestiness
1 4.9

A bright, lively look or feeling that shows energy

also covers a sensory pleasant flavor alongside vivid energy
piquancy
vszestiness
1 8.2

A pleasant, lively quality that makes talk or ideas interesting

adds emphasis on flavorful taste as well as sensory stimulus
sapidity
vszestiness
1 9.9

A strong, pleasant taste in a food or drink

is wider by also implying lively energetic character beyond taste
zestfulness
vszestiness
5.9

A lively, happy energy that makes a person enjoy life

emphasizes both lively spirit and noticeable pleasant flavor
zestful performance
vszestiness
4.1

A show or act that is full of lively energy and excitement

matches that energy but also carries a taste quality
vivaciousness
vszestiness
7.0

A strong, happy energy that makes someone lively

also implies a strong pleasant taste alongside spirited energy
piquantness
vszestiness
8.1

A lively quality that makes conversation or stories more interesting

leans more toward a combined taste and lively energy effect
zingy taste
vszestiness
4.4

A sharp, lively taste like lemon or mild spice

is broader by also meaning energetic liveliness beyond pure taste
sapidness
vszestiness
9.9

A pleasant taste in food or drink

adds a sense of energetic liveliness alongside agreeable taste
raciness
vszestiness
8.2

A strong, sharp taste or smell that is easy to notice

is less about smell and more about lively energy plus taste

Antonyms

1 4.1

A lack of strong taste in food

1 3.4

A feeling of low emotion and little interest

How Zesty

piquancy
8.2
zestiness
3.5
mildness
1 3.3
blandness
1 4.1

Surface Forms

zestiness singular
zestinesses plural

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.