zingier; zingiest
1
: enjoyably exciting
a zingy musical
2
: strikingly attractive or appealing
wore a zingy new outfit
3
: sharply piquant
a zingy salad
Examples of zingy in a Sentence
recipes for a zingy meal that is sure to wow your guests
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The surprising combination of pasta, pepperoni slices, olives, and bell peppers dressed in a zingy Italian vinaigrette.
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Nellah Bailey McGough,
Southern Living,
2 July 2026
Brands even sell pickle juice on its own, pickle-free, for use in salty, zingy cocktails or refreshing probiotic supplements.
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Scottie Andrew,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
With its zingy lemon icing and subtle mix of warm spices, vanilla, maple, and citrus, this is no ordinary zucchini cake.
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Ginger Crichton,
Midwest Living,
17 May 2026
The sushi bar serves fresh fish and zingy flavors at reasonable prices, and the tonkotsu ramen is deeply satisfying.
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Hannah Howard,
Travel + Leisure,
10 May 2026
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Nellah Bailey McGough,
Southern Living,
2 July 2026
Brands even sell pickle juice on its own, pickle-free, for use in salty, zingy cocktails or refreshing probiotic supplements.
—
Scottie Andrew,
CNN Money,
14 June 2026
With its zingy lemon icing and subtle mix of warm spices, vanilla, maple, and citrus, this is no ordinary zucchini cake.
—
Ginger Crichton,
Midwest Living,
17 May 2026
The sushi bar serves fresh fish and zingy flavors at reasonable prices, and the tonkotsu ramen is deeply satisfying.
—
Hannah Howard,
Travel + Leisure,
10 May 2026
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“Zingy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/zingy. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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