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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Examples of zingy in a Sentence
recipes for a zingy meal that is sure to wow your guests
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Instead, a blush-pink broth—silky and luscious—boasts a range of complex flavors: tangy pickled fennel, meaty maitake mushrooms, and hints of zingy ginger completely steal the show.
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The Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appétit, 21 Oct. 2024
McEntire and Escobedo’s sharp, zingy chemistry mirrors siblings despite their four-decade-plus age difference.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 18 Oct. 2024
An enticing nose with aniseeds, almond paste and honeysuckle with a real zingy quality on the palate, along with lemon sorbet flavors and citrus peel that give it an overall refreshing quality.
2023 Ronco Blanchis, Sauvignon Blanc, Collio DOC, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy: 100% Sauvignon Blanc.
—Cathrine Todd, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Vogue’s Standout Product: The Lime Basil & Mandarin scent—sweet, zingy, and uplifting—is an enduring classic.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 17 Sep. 2024
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The Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appétit, 21 Oct. 2024
McEntire and Escobedo’s sharp, zingy chemistry mirrors siblings despite their four-decade-plus age difference.
—Aramide Tinubu, Variety, 18 Oct. 2024
An enticing nose with aniseeds, almond paste and honeysuckle with a real zingy quality on the palate, along with lemon sorbet flavors and citrus peel that give it an overall refreshing quality.
2023 Ronco Blanchis, Sauvignon Blanc, Collio DOC, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, Italy: 100% Sauvignon Blanc.
—Cathrine Todd, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Vogue’s Standout Product: The Lime Basil & Mandarin scent—sweet, zingy, and uplifting—is an enduring classic.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 17 Sep. 2024
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“Zingy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/zingy. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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