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Synonyms of zest

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Another word for zest is zing. Other synonyms of zest are punch, spice, tang, gusto and relish.

Synonyms and similar words for zest

nounGeneral vibrance of flavour.

nounEnthusiasm; keen enjoyment; exciting and interesting; relish or gusto; a state of being zesty.

Meaning of zest

  1. noun The outer skin of a citrus fruit, used as a flavouring or garnish.
  2. noun General vibrance of flavour.
  3. noun Enthusiasm; keen enjoyment; exciting and interesting; relish or gusto; a state of being zesty.

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Questions about synonyms of zest

What is another word for zest?
Zest has 6 synonyms on Word.ws, such as zing, punch, spice, tang, gusto and relish.
What does zest mean?
Zest means the outer skin of a citrus fruit, used as a flavouring or garnish.

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