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ZEST Synonyms

There are 23 synonyms of the word zest. (exact relations)
There are 12 hypernyms of the word zest. (close relations)
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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

Best Hypernyms For ZEST

Here is a list of related hypernyms for zest, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (12)
flavor spiciness enjoyment enthusiasm flavour pungency savoriness season spice spicery tang taste

Alternatives for GUSTO

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