zest

zest · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    Great enthusiasm and energy.

  2. 2.

    A quality that adds interest or excitement.

  3. 3.

    The outer colored part of citrus fruit peel, used as flavoring.

  4. 4.

    [as verb]To scrape the zest from citrus fruit.

Forms

plural: zests

Related words

Antonyms: apathy, boredom
See also: enthusiasm, flavor, gusto, peel
Synonyms: enthusiasm, gusto, peel

Etymology

From French zeste ("orange or lemon peel"), of unknown origin.