Meaning & use

Zestful

adjective·Everyday

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Full of energy, enthusiasm, and keen enjoyment.

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She gave a zestful performance that had the whole audience on its feet.

His zestful approach to teaching made even grammar lessons feel exciting.

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Derived from 'zest', originally the word for the oily outer peel of citrus fruit, later extended to mean a piquant or exciting quality.

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