SYNONYMS AND RELATED EXPRESSIONS
zest
noun
Lively enjoyment or enthusiasm for something.
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Read this word in Dave's Corner
The Bell That Rang at Low Tide · paragraph 6Lively enjoyment or enthusiasm for something.
Closest synonyms
Return to topThe colored outer layer of a citrus peel, used for its aroma or flavor.
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Usage distinction
Return to topA little lemon zest scented the biscuit dough.
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See zest in use
She returned to rehearsals with fresh zest after hearing the new arrangement.
The children's zest for guarding the next crop faded after an hour in the sun.
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