zest

noun
/zɛst/

Meaning

Great enthusiasm and energy; also the outer colored part of citrus fruit used for flavor.
great enthusiasm and energy; excitement and vigor; the outer peel of a citrus fruit

Example Sentences

She tackled the project with zest.

She approached the new job with tremendous zest.

Example Expressions

zest for life

Synonyms

enthusiasm, energy, gusto, passion, relish, vigor, excitement
Entry 1
enthusiasm, energy, gusto, passion, relish
Entry 2
enthusiasm, vigor, passion, excitement

Antonyms

apathy, indifference, dullness, lethargy, boredom
Entry 1
apathy, indifference, dullness
Entry 2
apathy, lethargy, indifference, boredom

Collocations

zest for life, with zest, full of zest, zest and energy, with great zest, lemon zest
Entry 1
zest for life, with zest, full of zest, zest and energy
Entry 2
zest for life, with great zest, lemon zest

Related Vocabularies

a fleshy muscular organ in the mouth used for tasting, swallowing, and speaking
The quality of being determined; persistence and firmness of purpose.
The state of being free from outside control or not depending on others.
The quality or state of being winding, curving, or having many turns.
A substance that calms the nerves or induces sleep.
A solution or remedy for all difficulties or diseases.

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