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 smallest model comes with a diamond bezel, ostensibly aimed at women, but equally appealing for a man wanting a smaller timepiece with a little extra pizzazz. —Oren Hartov, Robb Report, 19 Jan. 2026

That's Gr5 titanium to be exact, and the slim playing edge narrows to a curved point, while the chunkier grip portion features anti-slip grooves plus slots for optional tritium tubes – for a little extra glow-in-the-dark pizzazz. —New Atlas, 19 Jan. 2026

Rounded ball points along the edge of this rustic mirror add some pizzazz without overwhelming the minimalist design. —Erika Owen, Architectural Digest, 12 Jan. 2026

New in the lineup is Strip Law, a series about an uptight Vegas lawyer who teams up with a low-rent magician to add some pizzazz to Sin City’s dumbest cases. —Lucy Ford, Time, 27 Dec. 2025

Word History

Etymology

origin unknown

First Known Use

1937, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for pizzazz

• topaz
• whereas
• as
• has
• jazz