HyperDic: zest

English > 3 senses of the word zest:
NOUNfeelingzest, gusto, relish, zestfulnessvigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment
attributezest, nip, piquance, piquancy, piquantness, tang, tanginessa tart spicy quality
VERBperceptionzest, spice, spice upadd herbs or spices / spices to
zest > pronunciation
Soundszeh'st
Rhymesabreast ... wrest: 76 rhymes with ehst...
English > zest: 3 senses > noun 1, feeling
Meaningvigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment.
Synonymsgusto, relish, zestfulness
BroaderenjoymentThe pleasure felt when having a good time
enthusiasmA feeling of excitement
Spanishcondimento, entusiasmo, gusto
Adjectiveszestymarked by spirited enjoyment
English > zest: 3 senses > noun 2, attribute
MeaningA tart spicy quality.
Synonymsnip, piquance, piquancy, piquantness, tang, tanginess
Broaderspiciness, spice, spiceryThe property of being seasoned with spice and so highly flavored
Adjectiveszestyhaving an agreeably pungent taste
Verbszestadd herbs or spices / spices to
English > zest: 3 senses > verb 1, perception
Meaningadd herbs or spices / spices to.
PatternSomebody ----s something
Synonymsspice, spice up
Categorycooking, cookery, preparationThe act of preparing something (as food) by the application of heat
Narrowergingeradd ginger / ginger to in order to add flavor
pepperadd pepper to
Broaderseason, flavor, flavourlend flavor to
Spanishaderezar, aliñar, condimentar, especiar, sazonar
Catalanespeciar
Nounszesta tart spicy quality

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