Synonyms of tangy

tangy

adjective

ˈtaŋ-ē 

as in spicy

having a powerfully stimulating odor or flavor

a tangy sauce with a strong aftertaste

Synonyms & Similar Words

• spicy
• pungent
• delicious
• strong
• acidic
• sharp
• acid
• peppery
• piquant
• zesty
• tart
• acrid
• hot
• nippy
• aromatic
• flavorful
• zingy
• bitter
• tasty
• putrid
• harsh
• exciting
• provocative
• delectable
• acute
• savory
• appetizing
• rancid
• gingery
• palatable
• skunky
• toothsome
• energizing
• invigorating
• rank
• keen
• galvanizing
• redolent
• animating

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• mild
• smooth
• bland
• ripe
• soft
• mellow
• gentle
• aged
• flat
• thin
• insipid
• weak
• tasteless
• watery
• flavorless
• dilute
• zestless
• savorless

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of tangy

Held at East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta from August 26–30, the PGA TOUR season finale, the TOUR Championship, will debut the Fuzzy Peach, a sweet and tangy vodka concoction that pays homage to Georgia’s iconic fruit, as its official cocktail. — Nicole Letts, Southern Living, 26 Aug. 2026

The tacos feature za’atar rubbed swordfish kissed by a wood-burning grill, dabbed with tangy pools of labne and a salsa arabe, similar to harissa. — The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Aug. 2026

The attractive tree features dark green foliage and bright red, translucent fruit with a tangy flavor. — Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 19 Aug. 2026

Each piece sports crispy skin cloaked in a tantalizing sauce that pirouettes from tangy to sweet to sour. — Warren Rojas, Washington Post, 19 Aug. 2026