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   zest

   /zɛst/

   noun

   • 1. great enthusiasm and energy: "they campaigned with zest and intelligence" Similar enthusiasmgustorelishzestfulnessappetiteeagernesskeennessavidityzealfervourardourpassionloveenjoymentjoydelightexcitementvervevigourlivelinesssparklefizzeffervescencefireanimationvitalitydynamismenergybuoyancybriobouncepepspiritspiritednessexuberancehigh spiritshigh-spiritednessinformal:zingzipoomphvimpizzazzget-up-and-goOpposite apathyindifferencedistaste
   • ▪ a quality of excitement and piquancy: "I used to try to beat past records to add zest to my monotonous job" Similar piquancytangsharpnesstartnessflavourflavouringsavourtastetastinesspungencyspicespicinessrelishbiteinterestan edgeeffectpotencyinformal:kickpunchzingoomphOpposite blandness
   • 2. the outer coloured part of the peel of citrus fruit, used as flavouring: "add 3 tablespoons of lemon zest" Similar rindpeelskincoveringouter layertechnical:epicarppericarpexocarp

   verb

   • 1. scrape off the outer coloured part of the peel of (a piece of citrus fruit) for use as flavouring: "zest the orange and lemon, taking care to discard all of the white pith"

   Word Origin late 17th century (in sense zest (sense 2 of the noun)): from French zeste ‘orange or lemon peel’, from obsolete zec ‘membrane around walnut kernel’, ‘object of no importance’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. zesty adjective

   Scrabble Points: 13

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   1. : a piece of the peel of a citrus fruit (such as an orange or lemon) used as flavoring. 2. : an enjoyably exciting quality : piquancy. adds zest to the performance. 3. : keen enjoyment : relish, gusto. has a zest for living. zestful.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryZEST | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   Zest is a kind of zeal or enthusiasm. If you've got a zest for something, you put your whole heart and soul into it. Dancers who have great zest leap, kick, and soar their way around the stage with a kind of joyful energy.

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   noun. invigorating or keen excitement or enjoyment. a zest for living. added interest, flavour, or charm; piquancy. her presence gave zest to the occasion. something added to give flavour or relish. the peel or skin of an orange or lemon, used as flavouring in drinks, etc.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishZEST definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Zest is a quality in an activity or situation which you find exciting. Live interviews add zest and a touch of the unexpected to any piece of research. ...the zest and charm of this beautiful comic opera.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionzest noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

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   Definition of zest noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.