zest·ful

[zest-fuhl]
adjective
1.
full of zest.
2.
characterized by keen relish, hearty enjoyment, etc.

Origin:
1840–50; zest + -ful

zest·ful·ly, adverb
zest·ful·ness, noun
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zest (zɛst) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
n
1.  invigorating or keen excitement or enjoyment: a zest for living
2.  added interest, flavour, or charm; piquancy: her presence gave zest to the occasion
3.  something added to give flavour or relish
4.  the peel or skin of an orange or lemon, used as flavouring in drinks, etc
 
vb
5.  (tr) to give flavour, interest, or piquancy to
 
[C17: from French zeste peel of citrus fruits used as flavouring, of unknown origin]
 
'zestful
 
adj
 
'zestfully
 
adv
 
'zestfulness
 
n
 
'zestless
 
adj
 
'zesty
 
adj

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Zestful is always a great word to know.
So is zedonk. Does it mean:
the offspring of a zebra and a donkey.
a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes.
Example sentences
Jarrell is a generous, perceptive and zestful introducer.
Full of life alert active energetic vigorous spry vital vivacious buoyant
  exuberant zestful spirited responsive.
First try the vegetable brew, a zestful combination of stimulants.
The sixth is a zestful script, which has a generous spicing of witty lines and
  a fund of comic situations.
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