zest

word

Definition

Energy and excitement for life, or the outer colored skin of citrus fruits like oranges and lemons used for flavor.

Usage & Nuances

Can describe personality ('zest for life') or cooking ('lemon zest'). In food, used as a noun for grated citrus peel. Figuratively, always positive: energy, liveliness.

Spanish: entusiasmo - ralladura (de cítricos)Portuguese (BR): entusiasmo - raspas (de cítricos)Portuguese (PT): entusiasmo - raspa (de citrinos)Chinese (Simplified): 热情 - 柑橘皮屑 Chinese (Traditional): 熱情 - 柑橘皮屑 Hindi: उत्साह - छिलका (साइट्रस फल का)Arabic: حماس - قشر (الحمضيات)

Example Sentences

He does everything with zest.

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Add some lemon zest to the cake.

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Her zest for learning impressed the teacher.

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The soup tastes better with a bit of orange zest.

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She faces every challenge with real zest.

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A little zest can turn an ordinary day into something special.

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