gingery

adjective

Definition of gingerynext
1
as in energetic
having active strength of body or mind a gingery old lobsterman who goes out every day regardless of the weather

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2
as in fiery
marked by a lively display of strong feeling I got a gingery rebuke when I asked the spry old woman if she needed any help crossing the street

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Recent Examples of gingery The pistachio halwa kesari impressed with its melty, gingery cake embellished with tart stone fruits. — Cesar Hernandez, San Francisco Chronicle, 27 Sep. 2023
Recent Examples of Synonyms for gingery
  1. energetic
  2. fiery
  3. lively
  4. peppery
  5. robust
  6. brisk
  7. dynamic
  8. spirited
Adjective
  • By studying what happens when these energetic particles collide with target materials, scientists can investigate the shapes and sizes of atomic nuclei.
    — Andrea Richard, The Conversation, 2 Oct. 2026
  • About 35 times more energetic than any neutrino seen before, it was picked up by the under-construction Cubic Kilometer Neutrino Telescope (KM3NeT) detector off the coast of Sicily.
    — Jonathan O'Callaghan, Scientific American, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of energetic
Adjective
  • Big emotional moments are punctuated by striking shots of fiery, mountainside sunsets and comforting, homestead greenery.
    — Ben Travers, IndieWire, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Video from the scene shows Linton’s vehicle flying into the intersection like a missile, causing a fiery multi-car collision that left burning car parts and streaks of blood as black smoke filled the sky.
    — James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of fiery
Adjective
  • Mercury in your sign squares Mars in your 10th House, putting your voice, identity, and public responsibilities into a lively tug-of-war.
    — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 2 Oct. 2026
  • Each Lucas Duplan set will feature songs crafted to satisfy Miami’s appetite for electronic music and a lively nightlife.
    — William Jones, Miami Herald, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of lively
Adjective
  • Italian basil is sweet, fresh, and mild, while Thai basil has a bolder, peppery flavor with noticeable anise-like notes.
    — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 24 Sep. 2026
  • For readers focused on long-term bone strength, digestion and cancer prevention, a small handful of arugula before a meal may deliver more than a peppery bite.
    — Hanna Wickes, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of peppery
Adjective
  • And in all his years, Anderson said he’s never seen more companies support robust regulation.
    — Bob Herman, STAT, 5 Oct. 2026
  • Stubb is pressing European and NATO leaders to continue robust support for Ukraine.
    — John T. Shaw, Chicago Tribune, 4 Oct. 2026
Definition of robust
Adjective
  • Fall’s brisk weather brings with it the promise of cozy knitwear, cashmere socks, and roaring fires—perhaps the only downside is that the grey skies exacerbate the our considerable vitamin D deficiency.
    — Violet Hayward, Vogue, 28 Sep. 2026
  • Someone could take a brisk walk, climb stairs or use a stationary bike.
    — Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of brisk
Adjective
  • This dynamic exploded in 2021 with Beeple’s $69 million sale to the crypto financier Vignesh Sundaresan, also known as MetaKovan, at Christie’s.
    — Simon Denny, Artforum, 1 Oct. 2026
  • As agents continuously dispatch tasks and process dynamic data streams, the importance of central processing units, or CPUs, is rising rapidly.
    — , CNBC, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of dynamic
Adjective
  • Following the detailed introductions and screenings, students get to interact with Isaacs and each other in an often-spirited critique-discussion.
    — Norma A. Orovitz, Miami Herald, 24 Sep. 2026
  • Kelly and her daughters are sideline staples at games, often sharing hugs with the Rams quarterback before kickoff while sporting spirited outfits.
    — Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of spirited

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ginger (up)
gingery
gin mill
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“Gingery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gingery. Accessed 6 Oct. 2026.

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