zestier; zestiest
: having or characterized by zest : appealingly piquant or lively
a zesty sauce
zesty humor
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bland pasta that needs a zesty sauce
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Chef Thompson suggests adding a touch of ginger to cranberry sauce for a zesty surprise and cooking potatoes in duck fat for indulgent richness.
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Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
Bask in the calming mix of woody vetiver and zesty bergamot, and use it as a massage stone for an incredibly relaxing and indulgent self-care ritual that rivals a day at your favorite spa.
$45 at Kate McLeod
There’s nothing more relaxing than a soothing scalp massage.
—Jane Sung, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Nov. 2024
Readers also loved this cod, poached in zesty green curry paste and coconut milk.
—Nina Moskowitz, Bon Appétit, 27 Nov. 2024
Keep this zesty, herbaceous, and spicy Creole seasoning on hand for all of your favorite Creole dishes.
—Amanda Holstein, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2024
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Stephanie Gravalese, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024
Bask in the calming mix of woody vetiver and zesty bergamot, and use it as a massage stone for an incredibly relaxing and indulgent self-care ritual that rivals a day at your favorite spa.
$45 at Kate McLeod
There’s nothing more relaxing than a soothing scalp massage.
—Jane Sung, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 Nov. 2024
Readers also loved this cod, poached in zesty green curry paste and coconut milk.
—Nina Moskowitz, Bon Appétit, 27 Nov. 2024
Keep this zesty, herbaceous, and spicy Creole seasoning on hand for all of your favorite Creole dishes.
—Amanda Holstein, Southern Living, 3 Nov. 2024
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“Zesty.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/zesty. Accessed 18 Dec. 2024.
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