zest — great enthusiasm and energy
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: great enthusiasm and energy
Pronunciation (IPA): /zest/
Korean meaning: 열정, 열의
Korean pronunciation: **제**스트
Example Sentences
- My grandmother is 80 but still has incredible zest for adventure.
- The chef added orange zest to make the dessert more exciting than my love life.
- His zest for learning new languages impressed everyone at the conference.
zest
NOUN//zest//
great enthusiasm and energy
A gardener works with infectious zest, transforming the empty plot
Z declares 'I'm the EST!' with explosive zest and energy!
Bring your zest to every test and give your best!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From French 'zeste' meaning the peel or skin of a citrus fruit, likely derived from Italian or Spanish origins. The figurative sense of 'enthusiastic enjoyment' developed from the idea of adding zest (citrus peel) to flavor something, metaphorically meaning to add excitement or energy.
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📝Examples
“My grandmother is 80 but still has incredible zest for adventure.”
“The chef added orange zest to make the dessert more exciting than my love life.”
“His zest for learning new languages impressed everyone at the conference.”
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