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Zest

🔄 Synonyms of "Zest"

10 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
relishnoun	(by extension) (countable, uncountable, originally US) A condiment or sauce added to food for a spicy or tangy flavour; specifically, one made with chopped, pickled fruit or vegetables.
tangnoun	A refreshingly sharp aroma or flavor.
gustonoun	Enthusiasm; enjoyment, vigor.
piquancynoun	The degree to which something is piquant, stimulating or exciting.
piquancenoun	piquancy; having a piquant taste.
spicenoun	(countable, uncountable) Aromatic or pungent plant matter (usually dried) used to season or flavor food.
spice upverb	(transitive, informal) To make more exotic, fun or extravagant.
tanginessnoun	The quality or state of being tangy.
zestfulnessnoun	State or condition of being zestful or enthusiastic.
nipnoun	To catch and enclose or compress tightly between two surfaces, or points which are brought together or closed; to pinch; to close in upon.

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Zest"

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Word	Definition
spicenoun	(countable, uncountable) Aromatic or pungent plant matter (usually dried) used to season or flavor food.
spice upverb	(transitive, informal) To make more exotic, fun or extravagant.
nipnoun	A playful bite.
piquancenoun	piquancy; having a piquant taste.
piquancynoun	The degree to which something is piquant, stimulating or exciting.
tangnoun	A refreshingly sharp aroma or flavor.
tanginessnoun	The quality or state of being tangy.
relishnoun	(by extension) (countable, uncountable, originally US) A condiment or sauce added to food for a spicy or tangy flavour; specifically, one made with chopped, pickled fruit or vegetables.
gustonoun	Enthusiasm; enjoyment, vigor.
splashnoun	(onomatopoeia) The sound made by an object hitting a liquid.
twistnoun	A twisting force.
momentumnoun	(physics) Of a body in motion: the tendency of a body to maintain its inertial motion; the product of its mass and velocity, or the vector sum of the products of its masses and velocities.
elannoun	A male given name from Hebrew, variant of Elon.
boostnoun	Something that helps, or adds power or effectiveness; assistance.
excitementnoun	(uncountable) The state of being excited (emotionally aroused).
enthusiasmnoun	Intensity of feeling; excited interest or eagerness.
élannoun	Spirit; zeal; ardor.
lifenoun	(uncountable) The state of organisms preceding their death, characterized by biological processes such as metabolism and reproduction and distinguishing them from inanimate objects; the state of being alive and living.
impulsenoun	A wish or urge, particularly a sudden one prompting action.
vigournoun	Active strength or force of body or mind; a capacity for exertion, physically, intellectually, or morally; energy.