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

• appeal
• glamor
• charm
• glamour
• charisma
• oomph
• desirability
• allure
• magnetism
• attractiveness
• seductiveness
• fascination
• magic

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 sauce is like a gravy with a little more pizzazz, and the cucumber goes really well. —Jess Fleming, Twin Cities, 22 Aug. 2025

One of my favorite things about Insta360 gear is the companion software: the mobile app includes loads of features to add some pizzazz to your videos, and makes light work of quickly splicing it all together with its Auto Edit function. —New Atlas, 22 Aug. 2025

Gimlet’s offices were all start-up pizzazz — designer furniture, gleaming cutting-edge equipment, break rooms stocked with free sparkling water and a cornucopia of snacks. —Eric Benson, Rolling Stone, 18 Aug. 2025

For those seeking pizzazz, the RGB-laden, glass panel-touting 35L will remain available, too. —Matthew Buzzi, PC Magazine, 14 Aug. 2025

Word History

Etymology

origin unknown

First Known Use

1937, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for pizzazz

• topaz
• whereas
• as
• has
• jazz