ZEST Synonyms
There are 12 hypernyms of the word zest. (close relations)
Best Alternative Words for ZEST
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gusto | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment | ||||||||
ardor | nounn | |||||||
noun • a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause) • intense feeling of love • feelings of great warmth and intensity | ||||||||
eagerness | nounn | |||||||
noun • a positive feeling of wanting to push ahead with something • prompt willingness | ||||||||
energy | nounn | |||||||
noun • the federal department responsible for maintaining a national energy policy of the United States; created in 1977 • (physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs • forceful exertion • enterprising or ambitious drive • an imaginative lively style (especially style of writing) • a healthy capacity for vigorous activity • any source of usable power | ||||||||
enthusiasm | nounn | |||||||
noun • a feeling of excitement • overflowing with eager enjoyment or approval • a lively interest | ||||||||
fervency | nounn | |||||||
noun • feelings of great warmth and intensity | ||||||||
fervor | nounn | |||||||
noun • feelings of great warmth and intensity • the state of being emotionally aroused and worked up | ||||||||
keenness | nounn | |||||||
noun • a quick and penetrating intelligence • a positive feeling of wanting to push ahead with something • thinness of edge or fineness of point | ||||||||
liveliness | nounn | |||||||
noun • general activity and motion • animation and energy in action or expression | ||||||||
verve | nounn | |||||||
noun • an energetic style | ||||||||
vitality | nounn | |||||||
noun • an energetic style • a healthy capacity for vigorous activity • (biology) a hypothetical force (not physical or chemical) once thought by Henri Bergson to cause the evolution and development of organisms • the property of being able to survive and grow | ||||||||
relish | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment • spicy or savory condiment • the taste experience when a savoury condiment is taken into the mouth verb • derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in | ||||||||
spice | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • aromatic substances of vegetable origin used as a preservative • any of a variety of pungent aromatic vegetable substances used for flavoring food • the property of being seasoned with spice and so highly flavored verb • make more interesting or flavorful • add herbs or spices to | ||||||||
tang | nounn | |||||||
noun • a tart spicy quality • the imperial dynasty of China from 618 to 907 • the taste experience when a savoury condiment is taken into the mouth • a common rockweed used in preparing kelp and as manure • brown algae seaweed with serrated edges • any of various coarse seaweeds • any of various kelps especially of the genus Laminaria | ||||||||
nip | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • (offensive slang) offensive term for a person of Japanese descent • a small drink of liquor • the taste experience when a savoury condiment is taken into the mouth • the property of being moderately cold • a tart spicy quality • a small sharp bite or snip verb • squeeze tightly between the fingers • give a small sharp bite to • sever or remove by pinching or snipping | ||||||||
piquance | nounn | |||||||
noun • a tart spicy quality • the quality of being agreeably stimulating or mentally exciting | ||||||||
piquancy | nounn | |||||||
noun • a tart spicy quality • the quality of being agreeably stimulating or mentally exciting | ||||||||
piquantness | nounn | |||||||
noun • a tart spicy quality • the quality of being agreeably stimulating or mentally exciting | ||||||||
punch | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • (boxing) a blow with the fist • an iced mixed drink usually containing alcohol and prepared for multiple servings; normally served in a punch bowl • a tool for making holes or indentations verb • deliver a quick blow to • drive forcibly as if by a punch • make a hole into or between, as for ease of separation | ||||||||
tanginess | nounn | |||||||
noun • a tart spicy quality | ||||||||