zests
Grated lemon peels
Zests is the plural of zest—the outermost, colorful layer of citrus peel, prized for its aromatic oils: She added lemon and orange zests to the batter.
The verb form means to remove this layer in strips or fine shavings: He zests a lime over the cocktail.
Figuratively, zest is enthusiastic enjoyment, so zests can describe multiple sources of such pleasure.
Intense willingness to act
- gustoEnthusiastic vigor
- relishKeen pleasurable appreciation
- energyPower to do work
- vigorActive physical strength
excitement · passion · verve · spiritedness · exuberance · vivacity · animation · fervor
eagerness
Intense willingness to act
vigor · excitement · passion · verve · spiritedness · exuberance · vivacity · animation · fervor · liveliness
peels
Removes outer covering
oranges · gratings · curls · twists · strips · shavings · graters · microplanes · oils · essences
enhances
Increases quality or appeal
adds · infuses · complements · accents · elevates · intensifies · sharpens · punches · lifts · awakens
zestsapathies
Lacks of concern
lethargy · apathy · indifference · listlessness · torpor
zestsblandness
Absence of distinctive qualities
tastelessness · flatness · insipidness · dullness · flavorlessness
- lemon zestScraped peel for flavor
- zest for life
- orange zestGrated citrus peel
- citrus zestGrated fruit peel
- lime zestGrated citrus skin
zest, zesty, zestful, zested, zesting, zestfully, zestfulness