Word meaning
zest
noun · ZEST
What does zest mean?
Zest means great enthusiasm and energy; also, the outer peel of citrus fruit.
Zest in a sentence
“She approaches every new hobby with zest.”
Synonyms for zest
- enthusiasm
- gusto
- relish
How to remember zest
- Say it out loud a few times: ZEST.
- Write one sentence of your own using zest, about something that happened to you today.
- Quiz yourself tomorrow, in three days, and next week. Spaced reviews are what make new words stick.
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