Zesty vs. Zealous — What's the Difference?
Difference Between Zesty and Zealous
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Definitions
Zesty
Flavor or piquancy
A spice that lends zest to the sauce.
Zealous
Having or showing zeal
The council was extremely zealous in the application of the regulations
Zesty
Interest or excitement
"A spiral staircase always adds zest to a setting" (P. J. O'Rourke).
Zealous
Filled with or motivated by zeal; fervent.
Zesty
The outermost part of the rind of an orange, lemon, or other citrus fruit, used as flavoring
Added a pinch of grated zest.
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Zealous
Full of zeal; ardent, fervent; exhibiting enthusiasm or strong passion.
Zesty
Spirited enjoyment; gusto
"At 53 he retains all the heady zest of adolescence" (Kenneth Tynan).
Zealous
Filled with, or characterized by, zeal; warmly engaged, or ardent, in behalf of an object.
He may be zealous in the salvation of souls.
Zesty
To remove small pieces from (a rind from a citrus fruit) for use as a flavoring in cooking
Zested the lemon.
Zealous
Filled with religious zeal.
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Zesty
Having a piquant or pungent taste; spicy.
Zealous
Marked by active interest and enthusiasm;
An avid sports fan
A great walker
An eager beaver
Zesty
Zestful.
Zesty
Effeminately or flamboyantly gay.
Zesty
Having an agreeably pungent taste
Zesty
Marked by spirited enjoyment
