Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of noun zest

2 senses of zest

Sense 1
gusto, relish, zest, zestfulness -- (vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment)
       => enjoyment -- (the pleasure felt when having a good time)
       => enthusiasm -- (a feeling of excitement)

Sense 2
nip, piquance, piquancy, piquantness, tang, tanginess, zest -- (a tart spicy quality)
       => spiciness, spice, spicery -- (the property of being seasoned with spice and so highly flavored)

Synonyms/Hypernyms (Ordered by Estimated Frequency) of verb zest

1 sense of zest

Sense 1
zest, spice, spice up -- (add herbs or spices to)
       => season, flavor, flavour -- (lend flavor to; "Season the chicken breast after roasting it")