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 Brands even sell pickle juice on its own, pickle-free, for use in salty, zingy cocktails or refreshing probiotic supplements. — Scottie Andrew, CNN Money, 14 June 2026 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 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
  • In it, two friends with nothing to lose become hooked on power after hitting on a winning spicy beef jerky recipe made with human flesh.
    — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 10 Oct. 2026
  • Dishes such as beef mantou, its interpretation of the Chinese hamburger, thousand-year-old egg and ricotta, passion fruit fish maw noodles, and a generous offering of spicy Yakitori skewers, sums up its imaginative and bold offerings.
    — Denni Hu, Footwear News, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of spicy
Adjective
  • New materials were also offered, with a striking feathery silver leather and a zesty polka-dot Vichy check canvas.
    — Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 7 Oct. 2026
  • The orange bitters add a dry and zesty citrus character, and the Bénédictine brings a late-palate honeyed complexity that is warmed with baking spices.
    — Jason O'Bryan, Robb Report, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of zesty
Adjective
  • These include beautiful beaches, delicious food, temples, scenic landscapes, wellness experiences, and adventures that push her beyond her usual routine.
    — Ethan Stone October 9, Idaho Statesman, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Everything was delicious, beautifully presented, and memorable.
    — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 9 Oct. 2026
Definition of delicious
Adjective
  • Sipping on the watermelon, calamansi, ginger agua fresca was just the right pairing with my boldly piquant dinner.
    — The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 24 Aug. 2026
  • Placebo, loukoumi, kouglof, toda raba, Sharapova, tempura, cacao, platypus, shrub, castagnette, potato salada, potage piquant pékinois.
    — Lauren Collins, New Yorker, 13 July 2026
Definition of piquant
Adjective
  • The garlic added a pungent heat, and the tahina a nutty savoriness.
    — Cooking Editor, Los Angeles Times, 9 Oct. 2026
  • Many glass cleaners use ammonia to cut through grease and grime, but instead of leaving your appliances polished and shiny, the pungent solution can actually leave a streaky, cloudy sheen on stainless steel.
    — Kate Van Pelt, The Spruce, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of pungent
Adjective
  • Maybe my anchovies were a little saltier, or the parmesan reggiano?
    — Rick Martinez, Bon Appetit Magazine, 7 Oct. 2026
  • The turquoise cake that Swift carried on stage was funfetti with salty vanilla buttercream, while the second cake was a gluten-free vanilla cake topped with marshmallow meringue frosting.
    — Alicia Urrea, Billboard, 5 Oct. 2026
Definition of salty

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

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