jazzy

adjective

ˈja-zē How to pronounce jazzy (audio)
Definition of jazzynext
1
as in stylish
attractively eye-catching in style that's a jazzy bathing suit, with all those spangles

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2
as in energetic
having much high-spirited energy and movement a jazzy little dance routine that the aerobics instructor created

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Recent Examples of jazzy Adobe Photoshop Elements and Google Photos both go further than Apple Photos with auto-creations, including jazzy effects and animations. — Michael Muchmore, PC Magazine, 29 June 2026 Joined by collaborators old—Portishead’s Adrian Utley, Shahzad Ismaily—and new—Nick Hakim, the Smile drummer Tom Skinner—Orton knits an infinity scarf of wicker-weir folk, jazzy ambiance, and blue-eyed soul. — Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 26 June 2026 As the band suggested, Parazaider was a key part of the group’s sound, with the Chicago’s jazzy horn section arguably its signature feature. — Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 17 June 2026 Your newest home automation systems will come equipped with sensors and jazzy master controls on an iPad. — Jill Kargman, Architectural Digest, 16 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for jazzy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for jazzy
  1. stylish
  2. energetic
  3. fashionable
  4. lively
  5. snazzy
  6. animated
  7. flashy
  8. animate
Adjective
  • Domaine du Ferret’s collection of lodges is a stylish take on the bay’s fishermen’s huts.
    — Lane Nieset, Travel + Leisure, 19 July 2026
  • Known for its warm welcome and customer service, the store is a beloved destination for those seeking unique and stylish items for their homes.
    — Korrin Bishop, Southern Living, 18 July 2026
Definition of stylish
Adjective
  • Munda, 19, has intermittently trained with the seniors over the past couple of seasons and the energetic midfielder is primed for a loan move in the new season.
    — Chris Waugh, New York Times, 17 July 2026
  • In his view, our cognition, mood, and conscious experience reflect deeper energetic processes — down to the subcellular level.
    — Rachel Nuwer, Quanta Magazine, 17 July 2026
Definition of energetic
Adjective
  • The key is finding pieces that are equal parts functional and fashionable—like Kylie Jenner’s all-black tank top and capri pants combination.
    — Kristina Rutkowski, Vogue, 19 July 2026
  • Norway’s star striker Erling Haaland, one of soccer’s most fashionable gents, showed off his namesake Breitling at a post-Cup reception in his home country.
    — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 18 July 2026
Definition of fashionable
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  • Inside, a lively party plays out — a cacophony of voices, skin, shimmer, bottles, joy and hormones on repeat.
    — Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 16 July 2026
  • From creators Liz Heldens and Matt Ward, the as-yet-untitled series follows Heidi (Banks), who is fresh off a messy divorce and sets out to secure a lively second act for herself and her kids.
    — Rosy Cordero, Deadline, 16 July 2026
Definition of lively
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  • That has meant adding premium seats, offering access to snazzier loungers, free upgrades, and baggage fee waivers.
    — Phil Wahba, Fortune, 19 July 2026
  • Christian Bale and Hugh Jackman are partners in a snazzy teleportation bit who turn on each other after the tragic death of their assistant.
    — Brian Truitt, USA Today, 17 July 2026
Definition of snazzy
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  • The three episodes of this outstanding series that were made available cements the claim that some of the most creative animated storytelling is being generated from anime.
    — Randy Myers, Mercury News, 16 July 2026
  • As an animated franchise, How to Train Your Dragon has shown admirable profitability and cultural staying power.
    — Chris Lee, Vulture, 14 July 2026
Definition of animated
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  • In the fall, the flashy Waldorf Astoria Hotel & Residences, designed like a stack of nine askew cubes, will soar past to its final height of 1,049 feet.
    — Jacqui Palumbo, CNN Money, 21 July 2026
  • Even the flashy LEDs on the side still work, as does the brake light, adjustable headlight, and turn signals.
    — Joe Salas July 20, New Atlas, 21 July 2026
Definition of flashy
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  • To imagine the natural world not as a passive resource but as an animate collaborator would be to reorder more than aesthetic categories, demanding another relation to our environment.
    — Tara Anne Dalbow, ARTnews.com, 29 May 2026
  • Zugunruhe is the itinerant desire of any animate being to keep moving and growing.
    — Big Think, Big Think, 6 May 2026
Definition of animate

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