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zestily

adv · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adv

Meaning 1

In a zesty manner; with zest

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • The band played zestily.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

adverb

Meaning 2

with zest

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • she scrubbed the floors of the new apartment zestfully

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: zestfully

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Etymology tree English zesty Middle English -ly English -ly English zestily From zesty + -ly.