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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
  • In the current Mexican scene, Emjay is one of the best live performers, known for her energetic and emotional shows.
    — Lyndsey Havens, Billboard, 25 Sep. 2026
  • This is the most energetic and exciting premiere of Survivor in a long time.
    — Jason P. Frank, Vulture, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of energetic
Adjective
  • The September full moon, commonly known as the harvest moon, is almost here, bringing a fiery burst of energy as the fall season gets underway.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 24 Sep. 2026
  • The fiery crash in the 6500 block of Nova Drive east of College Avenue involved a utility pole and caused a power outage in the area.
    — Miami Herald staff, Miami Herald, 24 Sep. 2026
Definition of fiery
Adjective
  • Why, those teeming crowds just outside the shows are their own lively scene, filled with exciting, unexpected, and downright inspired takes on what’s happening in fashion.
    — Phil Oh, Vogue, 23 Sep. 2026
  • Echo Theater Company’s ambitious production brings lively design and a volatile cast to the stage, but an unfocused script and feverish direction overwhelm the story.
    — Theater Critic, Los Angeles Times, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of lively
Adjective
  • My current favorite combo is sausage and broccoli rabe; the fat from the sausage sizzles the pasta while the broccoli rabe adds a peppery bite.
    — Nina Moskowitz, Bon Appetit Magazine, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Cottin remains a drily smart, likably peppery lead, perfectly countering the spiraling scattiness of the wonderful Calamy.
    — Guy Lodge, Variety, 30 Aug. 2026
Definition of peppery
Adjective
  • By shifting more functionality into the target, FLARE is designed to enable a simpler, more robust driver, reducing component stress, maintenance and downtime.
    — Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 26 Sep. 2026
  • Yet the overall foundation response to the current crisis continues to be much less robust than during the pandemic, even as endowments have generally grown in recent years due to the strong stock market.
    — Phil Buchanan, Fortune, 26 Sep. 2026
Definition of robust
Adjective
  • Roughly 30 minutes a day of brisk walking, light jogging, swimming or cycling supports the hormone’s natural rhythm when the effort feels energising rather than exhausting.
    — Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 22 Sep. 2026
  • Cooler temps and far less humidity than in summer make fall the ideal time to visit, and if the evenings get a bit brisk, there’s always a glass of bourbon to take the chill away.
    — Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 12 Sep. 2026
Definition of brisk
Adjective
  • The release of Muse, however, has fundamentally changed that dynamic.
    — , CNBC, 23 Sep. 2026
  • The creative team lets the score choose the message using dynamic creative optimization (DCO).
    — Thomas Zawacki, Forbes.com, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of dynamic
Adjective
  • The other ingredients, a nonalcoholic vermouth and a nonalcoholic spirit alternative, cost just as much as their spirited counterparts.
    — Esther Tseng, Bon Appetit Magazine, 21 Sep. 2026
  • That sign sparked a spirited debate over branding in the city’s historic district.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of spirited

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ginger (up)
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gin mill
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“Gingery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gingery. Accessed 28 Sep. 2026.

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