zesty

• Beschreibt etwas Lebendiges, Mitreißendes oder etwas mit einem kräftigen, würzigen, fruchtig-frischen Geschmack.

Describes something that is lively, exciting, or has a strong, pleasant flavor.

1. Pleasantly pungent tasteB1informalculinary

   Having a strong, sharp, and enjoyable flavor, often like citrus or spice.

   Pikant

   • The salad dressing had a wonderfully zesty lemon flavor.
   • This zesty salsa is perfect with tortilla chips.
   • He added some zesty ginger to the stir-fry for extra kick.

   Synonymeflavorfulpepperypiquantpungentspicytangy

   Antonymeblandflatinsipidmildtasteless

2. Lively and enthusiasticB2informal

   Full of energy, excitement, and spirited enjoyment.

   Lebhaft und begeistert

   • Her zesty personality made her the life of the party.
   • The team gave a zesty performance that thrilled the audience.
   • He approached every challenge with a zesty, can-do attitude.

   Synonymeanimateddynamicenergeticexuberantlivelypeppyspiritedvibrantvivaciouszestful

   Antonymeapatheticdulllethargiclistlessspiritlessunenthusiastic