'Zest' definitions:
Definition of 'zest'
(from WordNet)
Definition of 'Zest'
From: GCIDE
- Zest \Zest\ (z[e^]st), n. [F. zeste, probably fr. L. schistos split, cleft, divided, Gr. ?, from ? to split, cleave. Cf. Schism.] [1913 Webster]
- 1. A piece of orange or lemon peel, or the aromatic oil which may be squeezed from such peel, used to give flavor to liquor, etc. [1913 Webster]
- 2. Hence, something that gives or enhances a pleasant taste, or the taste itself; an appetizer; also, keen enjoyment; relish; gusto. [1913 Webster]
- Almighty Vanity! to thee they owe Their zest of pleasure, and their balm of woe. --Young. [1913 Webster]
- Liberality of disposition and conduct gives the highest zest and relish to social intercourse. --Gogan. [1913 Webster]
- 3. The woody, thick skin inclosing the kernel of a walnut. [Obs.] [1913 Webster]
Definition of 'Zest'
From: GCIDE
- Zest \Zest\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Zested; p. pr. & vb. n. Zesting.]
- 1. To cut into thin slips, as the peel of an orange, lemon, etc.; to squeeze, as peel, over the surface of anything. [1913 Webster]
- 2. To give a relish or flavor to; to heighten the taste or relish of; as, to zest wine. --Gibber. [1913 Webster]
Synonyms of 'zest'
From: Moby Thesaurus
- activity,
- alacrity,
- amusement,
- animal pleasure,
- animal spirits,
- animation,
- anxiety,
- anxiousness,
- appetite,
- ardor,
- avidity,
- avidness,
- bite,
- bliss,
- bodily pleasure,
- breathless impatience,
- brio,
- briskness,
- capersomeness,
- carnal delight,
- cheerful readiness,
- coltishness,
- comfort,
- content,
- contentment,
- coziness,
- creature comforts,
- delectation,
- delight,
- eagerness,
- ease,
- ecstasy,
- edge,
- elan,
- elation,
- endpleasure,
- enjoyment,
- entertainment,
- enthusiasm,
- esprit,
- euphoria,
- exuberance,
- fervor,
- flavor,
- forepleasure,
- forwardness,
- friskiness,
- frolicsomeness,
- fruition,
- fun,
- gaiety,
- gamesomeness,
- gayness,
- ginger,
- glow,
- gratification,
- great satisfaction,
- gust,
- gusto,
- guts,
- heart,
- heartiness,
- hearty enjoyment,
- hotness,
- hunger,
- impatience,
- impetuosity,
- impetus,
- intellectual pleasure,
- interest,
- joie de vivre,
- keen desire,
- keen pleasure,
- keenness,
- kick,
- kicks,
- life,
- liveliness,
- lustiness,
- luxury,
- mettle,
- nip,
- nippiness,
- palate,
- passion,
- pepper,
- pepperiness,
- perkiness,
- pertness,
- physical pleasure,
- piquancy,
- piss and vinegar,
- playfulness,
- pleasure,
- promptness,
- punch,
- pungency,
- quickness,
- quiet pleasure,
- raciness,
- readiness,
- relish,
- robustness,
- rollicksomeness,
- rompishness,
- satisfaction,
- savor,
- self-gratification,
- self-indulgence,
- sensual pleasure,
- sensuous pleasure,
- sexual pleasure,
- skittishness,
- snap,
- snappiness,
- spice,
- spiciness,
- spirit,
- spiritedness,
- spirits,
- sportiveness,
- sprightliness,
- sweetness of life,
- tang,
- tanginess,
- thirst,
- titillation,
- verve,
- vigor,
- vim,
- vitality,
- vivacity,
- voluptuousness,
- warmth,
- well-being,
- zeal,
- zestfulness,
- zing,
- zip