Zestiest: meaning, definitions and examples
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zestiest
[ ˈzɛstiəst ]
describing flavor
Zestiest refers to something that is the most lively, exciting, or full of zest, particularly in flavor. It implies a strong and invigorating quality that enhances the experience. This term is often used in culinary contexts to describe food that has a pronounced taste profile, often incorporating tangy or spicy notes.
Synonyms
exciting, lively, spicy, tangy
Examples of usage
- The dish had the zestiest sauce I've ever tasted.
- This is the zestiest lemon tart I've ever had.
- She added the zestiest herbs to the salad.
Translations
Translations of the word "zestiest" in other languages:
🇵🇹 picante
- vivaz
- enérgico
🇮🇳 चटपटा
- जीवंत
- उत्साही
🇩🇪 würzig
- lebhaft
- energisch
🇮🇩 pedas
- hidup
- energik
🇺🇦 пекучий
- живий
- енергійний
🇵🇱 pikantny
- żywy
- energiczny
🇯🇵 スパイシーな
- 活気のある
- エネルギッシュな
🇫🇷 épicé
- vivant
- énergique
🇪🇸 picante
- animado
- enérgico
🇹🇷 acı
- canlı
- enerjik
🇰🇷 매운
- 활기찬
- 에너제틱한
🇸🇦 حار
- حيوي
- نشيط
🇨🇿 pikantní
- živý
- energický
🇸🇰 pikantný
- živý
- energický
🇨🇳 辛辣的
- 充满活力的
- 精力充沛的
🇸🇮 pikanten
- živahen
- energičen
🇮🇸 kryddaður
- líflegur
- orkumikill
🇰🇿 ащы
- тірі
- белсенді
🇬🇪 მჟავე
- ცოცხალი
- ენერგიული
🇦🇿 acı
- canlı
- enerjili
🇲🇽 picante
- animado
- enérgico
Etymology
The word 'zesty' originated in the late 19th century, derived from the noun 'zest,' which means the outer peel of citrus fruit used for flavoring. 'Zest' itself comes from the French word 'zeste,' which means the peel of citrus fruits. The term has evolved in English to encompass a broader sense of liveliness and enthusiasm, particularly associated with flavor or excitement. By the early 20th century, 'zesty' became associated with the taste sensations that invigorate the palate, leading to the superlative form 'zestiest,' which denotes the utmost degree of zest. Over time, it has been widely adopted in culinary descriptions to highlight dishes that excite the taste buds.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #43,769, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.