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 branzino collars are repurposed as a riff on Buffalo wings, grilled and painted in a glaze that hits all the pleasure centers at once, with a bright, zingy vinegar punch that hums with heat.
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Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2026
This bright, grassy green feels so zingy and refreshing.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 14 Feb. 2026
Finish each bowl with a drizzle of olive oil and more fresh dill for a bright, zingy dinner that's ready in less than 30 minutes.
—Martha Stewart, 11 Feb. 2026
Herbal ginger tea is a zingy swap.
—Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 23 Dec. 2025
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Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 19 Feb. 2026
This bright, grassy green feels so zingy and refreshing.
—Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 14 Feb. 2026
Finish each bowl with a drizzle of olive oil and more fresh dill for a bright, zingy dinner that's ready in less than 30 minutes.
—Martha Stewart, 11 Feb. 2026
Herbal ginger tea is a zingy swap.
—Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 23 Dec. 2025
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“Zingy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/zingy. Accessed 9 Mar. 2026.
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