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ZESTF-ul/ˈzestfʊl/

Zestful means full of lively enjoyment and energy: a zestful welcome, zestful about the work. Enthusiasm (already in the dictionary) is the everyday noun of interest; ardour (already in the dictionary) is passionate heat, and alacrity (already in the dictionary) is cheerful quickness. Listless (already in the dictionary) is the drained opposite. Brand energy does not unlock a chained door.

Meaning

Full of lively enjoyment and energy.

Examples

• “Zestful branding still left the fire door chained.”
• “Enthusiasm is everyday (already in B2). Ardour is passionate heat (already in C2). Alacrity is eager speed (already in C2). Listless is without energy (already in C2) — the contrast. Heat for a night of talks can be exact. Heat instead of a named post is a hole. Unlock first; then the zest.”

Good to know

Lively and keen. Everyday: enthusiastic (already in this dictionary). Close: ardour / alacrity (already in C2). Contrast: listless (already in C2). Branding ≠ an exit.

Near in meaning

enthusiastic, spirited, keen, animated

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