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

• allure
• animal magnetism
• appeal
• attractiveness
• captivation
• charisma
• charm
• duende
• enchantment
• fascination
• force field
• glamour
• glamor
• magic
• magnetism
• oomph
• seductiveness
• witchery

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

Buddy’s sleek black suit, white shirt and black bowtie had a little extra pizzazz — his jacket had glittery details dispersed throughout the coat and was decorated with sparkles around the lapel. —Sabrina Weiss, Peoplemag, 10 June 2024

But sometimes the production tries to mask the problems of the book with empty theatrical pizzazz. —Charles McNulty, Los Angeles Times, 4 June 2024

As thousands amassed Friday at Cadillac Square for another night of draft picks and Motor City pizzazz, the popular ensemble stepped up for a 30-minute performance to set the stage. —Brian McCollum, Detroit Free Press, 27 Apr. 2024

Social Stationery set $22 at Rifle Paper Co. Door decorations Door decorations are a fun way to add a little pizzazz to your stateroom door without much effort. —Megan Dubois, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 July 2023

Word History

Etymology

origin unknown

First Known Use

1937, in the meaning defined above