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- [zest-fuh l]
- /ˈzɛst fəl/
- /ˈzest.fəl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [zest-fuh l]
- /ˈzɛst fəl/
Definitions of zestful word
- adjective zestful full of zest. 1
- adjective zestful characterized by keen relish, hearty enjoyment, etc. 1
- noun zestful Having a spirited love of life; ebullient. 1
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Origin of zestful
First appearance:
before 1840 One of the 33% newest English words
First recorded in 1840-50; zest + -ful
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Parts of speech for Zestful
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
zestful popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 50% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
Synonyms for zestful
adjective zestful
- enthusiastic — Having or showing intense and eager enjoyment, interest, or approval.
- keen — finely sharpened, as an edge; so shaped as to cut or pierce substances readily: a keen razor.
- passionate — having, compelled by, or ruled by intense emotion or strong feeling; fervid: a passionate advocate of socialism.
- dynamic — (of a process or system) Characterized by constant change, activity, or progress.
- energetic — Showing or involving great activity or vitality.
Antonyms for zestful
adjective zestful
- apathetic — If you describe someone as apathetic, you are criticizing them because they do not seem to be interested in or enthusiastic about doing anything.
- dead — A person, animal, or plant that is dead is no longer living.
- deceased — The deceased is used to refer to a particular person or to particular people who have recently died.
- dispirited — discouraged; dejected; disheartened; gloomy.
- dull — not sharp; blunt: a dull knife.
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