zestiness
Spirited flavor quality
Zestiness is the quality of being zesty—having a lively, piquant character.
The word applies to flavors with bright, tangy notes: The lemon added zestiness to the sauce.
It extends to personalities and performances with spirited energy: Her zestiness made every conversation memorable.
Sharp-flavored small pie
- sourSharp, biting taste
- acidicBelow neutral pH
- vinegarAcidic cooking liquid
- pickledPreserved in acidic solution
briny · fermented · tamarind · sourdough · kimchi · sauerkraut · ceviche · sumac
Capsicum pod or stew
- jalapenoPungent Mexican pepper
- habaneroExtremely pungent chili variety
- cayennePungent red spice
- pepperPungent dried berry spice
capsaicin · wasabi · horseradish · mustard · ginger · peppercorn · sriracha · harissa
Power to do work
- vitalityCapacity for spirited existence
- livelinessAnimated, energetic quality
- enthusiasmIntense eager enjoyment
- exuberanceLively, unrestrained enthusiasm
verve · vim · pep · sparkle · effervescence · vivacity · spiritedness · animation
tart
Sharp-flavored small pie
pickled · briny · fermented · tamarind · sourdough · kimchi · sauerkraut · ceviche · sumac · tartness
chili
Capsicum pod or stew
pepper · capsaicin · wasabi · horseradish · mustard · ginger · peppercorn · sriracha · harissa · peri-peri
energy
Power to do work
- vitalityCapacity for spirited existence
- livelinessAnimated, energetic quality
- enthusiasmIntense eager enjoyment
exuberance · verve · vim · pep · sparkle · effervescence · vivacity · spiritedness · animation · dynamism
lemon
Acidic yellow citrus
- limeAcidic green citrus
- orangeCitrus with segments
- grapefruitTangy citrus, often halved
peel · rind · citrus · tangerine · yuzu · bergamot · kumquat · clementine · mandarin · pomelo
zestinessblandness
Absence of distinctive qualities
tastelessness · flavorlessness · flatness · mildness · dullness
zestinessdullness
Lack of stimulation
lifelessness · listlessness · blandness · flatness · spiritlessness