pizzazz

noun

piz·​zazz pə-ˈzaz 

variants or pizazz

: the quality of being exciting or attractive: such as

a

: glamour

b

: vitality sense 1

pizzazzy adjective

or pizazzy

pə-ˈza-zē 

Synonyms of pizzazz

• appeal
• charm
• attractiveness
• fascination
• glamour
• attraction

Examples of pizzazz in a Sentence

The young actress has a lot of pizzazz.

The song has plenty of pizzazz.

Recent Examples on the Web

The Holiday Aisle 24-Inch Pre-Lit Holiday Wreath Add some holiday pizzazz to your front door with this pre-lit wreath. —Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 14 Nov. 2025

Flavorful, backed by their Twice As Nice guarantee, available for delivery, and priced at less than five dollars, these eight items will make your holiday just a little bit easier and more affordable, without sacrificing pizzazz. —Abigail Wilt, Southern Living, 13 Nov. 2025

Her most recent collection was brimming with Wales Bonner’s signature high-low tailoring, adding pizzazz to formal tailoring and her signature pearl touches, as noted in WWD’s review. —Rhonda Richford, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2025

One way to add a bit of pizzazz to your wardrobe is to put on a fringe jacket. —Bestreviews, Mercury News, 17 Oct. 2025

Word History

Etymology

origin unknown

First Known Use

1937, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for pizzazz

• topaz
• whereas
• as
• has
• jazz