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View usage for: (zest) Word forms: plural zests1. uncountable noun [oft a NOUN]Zest is a feeling of pleasure and enthusiasm. He retired from professional chess because he had lost the zest for winning. He has a zest for life and a quick intellect. [+ for] Synonyms: enjoyment, love, appetite, relish More Synonyms of zest 2. uncountable nounZest 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. 3. uncountable noun [noun NOUN]The zest of a lemon, orange, or lime is the outer skin when it is used to give flavour to something such as a cake or a drink. Mix the rest of the olive oil with the zest and juice of the lemon. [+ of] Finely grate about a teaspoon of orange zest and put aside. Synonyms: rind, skin, peel, outer layer More Synonyms of zest More Synonyms of zest (zɛst) noun1. invigorating or keen excitement or enjoyment a zest for living 2. added interest, flavour, or charm; piquancy her presence gave zest to the occasion 3. something added to give flavour or relish 4. the peel or skin of an orange or lemon, used as flavouring in drinks, etc verb5. (transitive) to give flavour, interest, or piquancy to Derived forms zestful (ˈzestful) adjective zestfully (ˈzestfully) adverb zestfulness (ˈzestfulness) noun zestless (ˈzestless) adjective Word origin C17: from French zeste peel of citrus fruits used as flavouring, of unknown origin (zɛst) noun1. a usually thin piece of orange peel or lemon peel used as flavoring 2. something that gives flavor, relish, or piquancy 3. stimulating or exciting quality 4. keen enjoyment; gusto often with for a zest for life Derived forms zestful (ˈzestful) adjective zestfully (ˈzestfully) adverb zestfulness (ˈzestfulness) noun Word origin Fr zeste, partition membrane in a nut, hence piece of orange or orange peel used to give piquancy Examples of 'zest' in a sentencezest British English: zest / zɛst/ NOUNvitality Zest is a feeling of pleasure and enthusiasm. ...a lovable girl with a zest for life. - American English: zest excitement
- Arabic: تـَمَتُّع
- Brazilian Portuguese: entusiasmo
- Chinese: 热情
- Croatian: polet
- Czech: nadšení
- Danish: gejst
- Dutch: animo
- European Spanish: brío
- Finnish: innostus
- French: engouement
- German: Begeisterung
- Greek: ζωντάνια
- Italian: entusiasmo
- Japanese: 沸き立つ喜び
- Korean: 흥취
- Norwegian: iver
- Polish: zapał
- European Portuguese: entusiasmo
- Romanian: aplecare
- Russian: интерес
- Latin American Spanish: brío
- Swedish: aptit på
- Thai: ความสนุกสนาน
- Turkish: haz
- Ukrainian: зацікавленість
- Vietnamese: sự say mê
British English: zest / zɛst/ NOUNrind The zest of a lemon, orange, or lime is the outer skin when it is used to give flavour to something such as a cake or drink. Mix the rest of the olive oil with the zest and juice of the lemon. - American English: zest lemon-peel
- Arabic: قِشْرَةُ اللَّيْمُون
- Brazilian Portuguese: zesto
- Chinese: 橙皮
- Croatian: limunova korica
- Czech: citronová kůra
- Danish: reven skal
- Dutch: citroenschil
- European Spanish: ralladura de limón
- Finnish: sitruunankuori
- French: zeste
- German: Zitronenschale
- Greek: ξύσμα λεμονιού
- Italian: scorza
- Japanese: レモンゼスト
- Korean: 레몬 껍질
- Norwegian: sitronskall
- Polish: starta skórka z cytryny
- European Portuguese: raspa
- Romanian: coajă
- Russian: цедра
- Latin American Spanish: ralladura de limón
- Swedish: rivet skal
- Thai: เปลือกมะนาวหรือส้ม
- Turkish: limon kabuğu
- Ukrainian: цедра
- Vietnamese: vỏ chanh
Chinese translation of 'zest' n - (u) (= enthusiasm)
热(熱)忱 (rèchén) - (u/s) (= excitement)
兴(興)趣 (xìngqù) - (u) [of orange, lemon]
外皮 (wàipí) zest for life 对(對)生命的热(熱)情 (duì shēngmìng de rèqíng)
Definition invigorating or keen excitement or enjoyment He has a zest for life and a quick intellect. Synonyms interest joy excitement zing (informal) delectation Opposites loathing , indifference , distaste , aversion , apathy , weariness , lack of enthusiasm , abhorrence , disinclination , repugnance Definition added interest, flavour, or charm Lemon oil adds zest to your cuppa. Definition the peel of an orange or lemon, used as flavouring the zest and juice of the lemon Additional synonymsDefinition a liking or willingness our growing appetite for scandal Synonyms desire, liking, longing, demand, taste, passion, stomach, hunger, willingness, relish, craving, yearning, inclination, zeal, zest, propensity, hankering, proclivity, appetence, appetency Definition vigorous enjoyment Hers was a minor part, but she played it with gusto. Synonyms relish, enthusiasm, appetite, appreciation, liking, delight, pleasure, enjoyment, savour, zeal, verve, zest, fervour, exhilaration, brio, zing (informal) the keenness of the students Synonyms eagerness, passion, enthusiasm, intensity, zeal, zest, impatience, fervour, diligence, ardour, earnestness, ebullience, avidity, avidness Additional synonymsThe coffee had more of a kick than it seemed on first tasting. Synonyms pungency, force, power, edge, strength, snap (informal), punch, intensity, pep, sparkle, vitality, verve, zest, potency, tang, piquancyDefinition a deep feeling of sexual attraction Our love for each other has been increased by what we've been through together. Synonyms passion, liking, regard, friendship, affection, warmth, attachment, intimacy, devotion, tenderness, fondness, rapture, adulation, adoration, infatuation, ardour, endearment, aroha (New Zealand), amity, LUV Definition the skin or rind of a fruit, etc. grated lemon peel Synonyms rind, skin, peeling, epicarp, exocarp a little mustard to add piquancy Synonyms spiciness, bite (informal), kick (informal), edge, flavour, spice, relish, zest, tang, sharpness, pungency Definition liking or enjoyment The three men ate with relish. Synonyms enjoyment, liking, love, taste, fancy, stomach, appetite, appreciation, penchant, zest, fondness, gusto, predilection, zing (informal), partialitySynonyms flavour, taste, trace, spice, smack, savour, tang, piquancyDefinition the taste or smell of something The rich savour of the beans give this dish its character. Synonyms flavour, taste, smell, relish, smack, zest, tang, zing (informal), piquancyDefinition any outer layer or covering banana skins Synonyms peel, rind, husk, casing, outside, crustDefinition something that makes life or an activity more exciting The spice of danger will add to the lure. Synonyms excitement, kick (informal), zest, colour, pep, zip (informal), tang, zap (slang), gusto, zing (informal), piquancyDefinition a strong sharp taste or smell Some liked its strong, fruity tang. Synonyms taste, bite, flavour, edge, relish, smack, savour, zest, sharpness, piquancy, spiciness, zestiness Additional synonymsDefinition the sensation experienced by means of the taste buds Nettles have a surprisingly sweet taste. Synonyms flavour, savour, relish, smack, tangDefinition great enthusiasm or eagerness, esp. for a religious movement his zeal for teaching Synonyms enthusiasm, passion, zest, fire, spirit, warmth, devotion, verve, fervour, eagerness, gusto, militancy, fanaticism, ardour, earnestness, keenness, fervency |