zesty

IPA/ˈzesti/
IPA/ˈzesti/

zesty — adjective

  • zestypositive
  • zestiercomparative
  • zestiestsuperlative

1. describes food or drink that delivers a strong, fresh, and pleasantly sharp tast

1.形容詞B2
釋義

describes food or drink that delivers a strong, fresh, and pleasantly sharp taste — the kind of flavour that citrus fruits, fresh herbs, or mild spices bring to a dish.

例句

Sayaka added a zesty lime dressing to the salad to wake up the flavours.

zesty + food noun (lime dressing)

The zesty ginger and chilli in the broth helped clear Nikos's stuffy nose.

同義詞
  • tangy

    focuses specifically on the sharp, citrus-like quality; less general than zesty

  • piquant

    more formal — suggests a pleasantly sharp or spicy taste

  • flavourful

    broader — means full of flavour but does not imply sharpness or freshness

反義詞
  • bland

    lacking any strong or interesting flavour

  • tasteless

    having no flavour at all

文法句型

zesty + food noun

be / taste / seem + zesty

2. describes a person, performance, or activity that is done with lively energy and

2.形容詞C1
釋義

describes a person, performance, or activity that is done with lively energy and obvious enjoyment — making it feel exciting, spirited, and fun.

例句

Tendai gave a zesty speech that got the whole conference room cheering.

zesty + performance noun (speech)

Indra's zesty personality made every team meeting more enjoyable and creative.

同義詞
  • lively

    very close in meaning — lively is more general and can describe any active scene

  • spirited

    suggests courage and determination alongside energy

  • energetic

    focuses on physical energy rather than the enjoyment aspect

反義詞
  • dull

    lacking excitement or interest

  • lifeless

    completely without energy or spirit

文法句型

zesty + person / performance noun

be / feel / seem + zesty