zingier; zingiest
1
: enjoyably exciting
a zingy musical
2
: strikingly attractive or appealing
wore a zingy new outfit
3
: sharply piquant
a zingy salad
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recipes for a zingy meal that is sure to wow your guests
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Orange Sneakers For a slightly less obvious choice, consider orange–the perfect zingy color for the summer months.
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Melisa Vargas, Vogue, 10 Apr. 2025
Our tasters’ first impressions focused on the dressing’s zingy, sharp flavor.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 13 Feb. 2025
The plot is absolutely secondary to the zingy dialogue, action beats, creative look of the film, and the good-natured shouting.
—Jordan Hoffman, EW.com, 2 Apr. 2025
Be the first to rate & review! Punchy and zingy lemon and Dijon mustard instantly brighten the classic carrot-raisin salad.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 9 Mar. 2025
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Melisa Vargas, Vogue, 10 Apr. 2025
Our tasters’ first impressions focused on the dressing’s zingy, sharp flavor.
—Sam Stone, Bon Appétit, 13 Feb. 2025
The plot is absolutely secondary to the zingy dialogue, action beats, creative look of the film, and the good-natured shouting.
—Jordan Hoffman, EW.com, 2 Apr. 2025
Be the first to rate & review! Punchy and zingy lemon and Dijon mustard instantly brighten the classic carrot-raisin salad.
—Kimberly Holland, Southern Living, 9 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for zingy
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“Zingy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/zingy. Accessed 22 Apr. 2025.
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