zest

Noun

1. (countable, uncountable) The outer skin of a citrus fruit, used as a flavouring or garnish.
2. (countable, uncountable) General vibrance of flavour.
3. (broadly, countable, uncountable) Enthusiasm; keen enjoyment; relish; gusto.
4. (countable, rare, uncountable) The woody, thick skin enclosing the kernel of a walnut.
5. (countable, derogatory, slang, uncountable) State of being effeminate or a flamboyant homosexual.

Verb

1. To scrape the zest from a fruit.
2. To make more zesty.

Pronounced as (IPA)

/zɛst/

Etymology

Borrowed from French zeste.

Synonyms

gusto

spirit

enthusiasm

relish

activity

stir

flavor

piquancy

taste

liveliness

tang

spice

ardor

peel

smack

energy

ardour

strength

colorfulness

stamina

charm

desire

interest

solidity

drive

dynamism

spice up

tinge

savor

brilliance

savour

dash

💨

brightness

piquantness

scent

odor

nip

panache

luminosity

excitement

flavour

freshness

glow

lust

enjoyment

richness

colourfulness

energetic

iridescence

toughness

Translations

entusiasmo

zeste

vigueur

Begeisterung

gusto

animo

Würze

Lust

enthousiasme

entrain

bedrijvigheid

ενθουσιασμός

saveur

élan

entusiasmo