Zesty

Pronunciation: /ˈzɛsti/

Definitions of zesty

adjective having a strong, pleasant, and somewhat spicy flavor or smell

Example Sentences

A1 The zesty lemonade was refreshing on a hot day.

A2 She added some zesty spices to the dish to give it more flavor.

B1 The salsa had a zesty kick to it that made it stand out from the other dips.

B2 The chef's zesty marinade brought out the best flavors in the grilled chicken.

C1 The cocktail had a zesty citrus twist that elevated the drink to a whole new level.

C2 The zesty aroma of the freshly baked bread filled the kitchen with a tantalizing scent.

Examples of zesty in a Sentence

formal The chef prepared a zesty salad with a tangy vinaigrette dressing.

informal I love snacking on zesty potato chips while watching movies.

slang This salsa is so zesty, it's like a party in my mouth!

figurative Her personality is as zesty as a lemon, always full of energy and enthusiasm.

Grammatical Forms of zesty

• past tense: zestied
• plural: zesties
• comparative: zestier
• superlative: zestiest
• present tense: zests
• future tense: will zest
• perfect tense: have zested
• continuous tense: is zesting
• singular: zesty
• positive degree: zesty
• infinitive: to zest
• gerund: zesting
• participle: zested

Origin and Evolution of zesty

First Known Use: 1700 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'zesty' originated from the Latin word 'zestus' meaning 'relish or flavor'. It was later borrowed into French as 'zeste' meaning 'peel or zest of citrus fruits'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe a pleasant taste or flavor, 'zesty' has evolved to also describe a lively, energetic, or enthusiastic quality in a person or thing.