zest
/zest/
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Definition
1. Noun: - A quality of excitement, piquancy, or lively enjoyment: "Zest" refers to spirited enjoyment, keen interest, or enthusiasm that adds flavor to an experience. - A tart or spicy quality, a sharp flavor: "Zest" can describe a pleasantly strong, tangy, or pungent taste or smell, often associated with citrus peel.
2. Verb: - To add flavor, interest, or excitement: To "zest" means to enhance something by adding a lively or piquant element, often literally by adding citrus peel.
Usage Examples
- Noun (Enthusiasm):
- She approached every new project with great zest.
- His zest for life is truly infectious.
- Noun (Flavor):
- The lemon zest gave the cake a wonderful, fresh aroma.
- The sauce needs a bit more zest.
- Verb:
- Zest the orange before you juice it.
- Anecdotes can zest up a dull speech.
Advanced Usage
- "To add zest to": To make something more exciting, enjoyable, or flavorful.
- A pinch of chili can add zest to a simple tomato soup.
- Her witty comments added zest to the conversation.
Variants and Related Words
- Zestful (adj): Full of zest; characterized by great enthusiasm and energy.
- She gave a zestful performance.
- Zesty (adj): Having a strong, pleasant, and spicy flavor or quality; lively.
- A zesty salsa.
- Zester (n): A kitchen tool for removing the zest from citrus fruit.
Synonyms
- Noun (Enthusiasm): Enthusiasm, gusto, relish, fervor, energy.
- Noun (Flavor): Tang, piquancy, spice, sharpness, bite.
- Verb: Flavor, season, spice, enliven, pep up.
Related Phrases
- Zest for life: A passionate and enthusiastic approach to living.
- Even at 90, he retained his remarkable zest for life.
Noun
- a tart spicy quality
- vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment
Verb
- add herbs or spices to