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

Antonelli fought through the order with all his usual pizzazz, picking off drivers one by one with very little resistance before then pulling clear. — Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026

The Kona's cabin is modern and uncluttered, prioritizing space and functionality over pizzazz. — Charles Singh, USA Today, 26 Aug. 2026

And when they are baked the berries that are stirred into the batter bring additional sweetness and pizzazz. — Cathy Thomas, Oc Register, 25 Aug. 2026

Danielsen Lie was cast as Philip, who outpaces his best friend in the pursuit of literary success only to unravel with equal pizzazz. — Sophie Monks Kaufman, IndieWire, 12 Aug. 2026

Word History

Etymology

origin unknown

First Known Use

1937, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for pizzazz

• topaz
• whereas
• as
• has
• jazz