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 Herbal ginger tea is a zingy swap. — Abby Norman, Verywell Health, 23 Dec. 2025 The Tangy Tofu Pad Thai was zingy and bright, and incredibly filling thanks to the generous portion size. — Alaina Chou, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 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 Her spring collection offered flowing plissé strapless or cape-like frocks in a variety of zingy colors, from lime green and lilac to fiery red and bubblegum pink. — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 29 Sep. 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
  • Avoid heating up the kitchen by having a barbecue outside instead and marinating your kebabs in a spicy marinade.
    — Irenie Forshaw, TheWeek, 13 July 2026
  • The mango papaya salad wakes the table up quickly with spicy chili ginger cashew, watermelon radish, peanuts, and Thai basil.
    — Rafael Peña, Miami Herald, 13 July 2026
Definition of spicy
Adjective
  • Lemon slices cook alongside the chicken and add bright, zesty flavor.
    — Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 9 July 2026
  • The daily rotating menu draws from various stops along the route; that night, I was served a zesty octopus, caught in Perth and paired with chimichurri and saltbush, an herb native to arid interior plains like the ones surrounding Kalgoorlie.
    — Justin Meneguzzi, Travel + Leisure, 7 July 2026
Definition of zesty
Adjective
  • There are many other delicious places to dine in San Luis Obispo.
    — Michael Goldstein, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026
  • The majority of ingredients in the food and beverage program at Wildflower are sourced directly from the property’s on-site farm, so every creative item on the menu is extremely fresh and delicious.
    — Jess Feldman, Travel + Leisure, 10 July 2026
Definition of delicious
Adjective
  • 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
  • The piquant dish is lacquered with strawberry-guajillo barbecue sauce, while a punchy coleslaw with Fresno chile vinaigrette rounds things out.
    — Carolyn Burt, Oc Register, 1 May 2026
Definition of piquant
Adjective
  • Due to the materials and adhesives present, the smell ​at the scene ⁠was pungent, causing eye irritation, CCTV said.
    — Reuters, NBC news, 9 July 2026
  • The club is located in Lancaster County, surrounded by chicken and dairy farms that give off a pungent odor of fermenting feed and manure.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 1 July 2026
Definition of pungent
Adjective
  • Pasricha suggests roasted chickpeas as a fiber-rich swap for a salty snack like pretzels or chips.
    — Sarah Klein, Time, 10 July 2026
  • The filling itself is quite salty as well and doesn't actually call for any additional salt.
    — Bon Appétit, Bon Appetit Magazine, 9 July 2026
Definition of salty

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“Zingy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/zingy. Accessed 14 Jul. 2026.

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