zingy

adjective

ˈziŋ-ē How to pronounce zingy (audio)
Definition of zingynext
as in spicy
sharp and pleasantly stimulating to the mind or senses recipes for a zingy meal that is sure to wow your guests

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Recent Examples of zingy With its zingy lemon icing and subtle mix of warm spices, vanilla, maple, and citrus, this is no ordinary zucchini cake. — Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 17 May 2026 The sushi bar serves fresh fish and zingy flavors at reasonable prices, and the tonkotsu ramen is deeply satisfying. — Hannah Howard, Travel + Leisure, 10 May 2026 Herbal ginger tea is a zingy swap. — Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 23 Dec. 2025 The organic textures and muted colors are the perfect antidotes to the zingy Caribbean hues outside. — Angelina Villa-Clarke, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for zingy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for zingy
  1. spicy
  2. zesty
  3. delicious
  4. piquant
  5. pungent
  6. salty
Adjective
  • Tender cuts of meat, spicy cucumber salads, and lobster mac and cheese are rich but not overpowering, satisfying but not overly filling, and beautifully presented.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026
  • Such a scent—defined by its brightness, as well as its signature woody and spicy character—is comprised of fresh ginger and cedar notes with the smokiness of vetiver and the roundness of tonka beans.
    — Robb Report Studio, Robb Report, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of spicy
Adjective
  • Wrapped in notes of Sichuan pepper, pear, lemon, honey, and musk, rose takes on a quality that’s at once spicy, zesty, fruity, honeyed, and musky.
    — Jenny Berg, Vogue, 12 Aug. 2026
  • This Best of Beauty Award winner is paired with the equally zesty bergamot right up top, with Earl Grey tea, orange flower, and jasmine mid-notes bringing a calm, sweetly floral freshness to the heart.
    — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of zesty
Adjective
  • His wife welcomes me into their open-air kitchen for coffee and tamal de maicena — homemade milk tarts made with cornstarch, which are unbelievably fresh and delicious.
    — Jennifer Leigh Parker, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
  • Get a caffeine kick-start at Birdies Coffee + Bakery, then head to Commons Grounds for a delicious brunch.
    — Erika Ebsworth-Goold, Travel + Leisure, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of delicious
Adjective
  • Placebo, loukoumi, kouglof, toda raba, Sharapova, tempura, cacao, platypus, shrub, castagnette, potato salada, potage piquant pékinois.
    — Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 13 July 2026
  • When prepared with skill, shrimp can be tender and sweet, perfect for dipping in tangy, piquant cocktail sauce.
    — Kate Williams, AJC.com, 22 June 2026
Definition of piquant
Adjective
  • And since management changed a decade ago, Ortega, 59, said pungent smells on days the plant operates have prevented him from going outside or opening the windows.
    — Finnegan Belleau, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026
  • This scientific understanding is enabling cultivators to engineer diverse, less pungent strains and driving innovation in discreet, low-odor products like edibles and vapes.
    — Peter Su, Forbes.com, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of pungent
Adjective
  • This party mix is salty, sweet, and crispy with a spicy kick.
    — Jasmine Thompson, Midwest Living, 20 Aug. 2026
  • The signature beef udon noodles had a simple, light broth that leaves the perfect amount of salty coating on your tongue.
    — Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of salty

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“Zingy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zingy. Accessed 23 Aug. 2026.

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