gingery

adjective

Definition of gingerynext
1
as in energetic
having active strength of body or mind a gingery old lobsterman who goes out every day regardless of the weather

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2
as in fiery
marked by a lively display of strong feeling I got a gingery rebuke when I asked the spry old woman if she needed any help crossing the street

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for gingery
  1. energetic
  2. fiery
  3. lively
  4. peppery
  5. robust
  6. brisk
  7. dynamic
  8. spirited
Adjective
  • This adaptation is especially significant given the energetic limitations of the deep sea; by luring prey rather than actively hunting, the anglerfish minimizes energy expenditure—a critical advantage in a resource-scarce ecosystem.
    Scott Travers, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024
  • Bleachers, the energetic pop band led by Taylor Swift producer Jack Antonoff, played Connecticut a few months ago at the Soundside Festival in Bridgeport, joining that festival when Queens of the Stone Age had to drop off the bill.
    Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of energetic
Adjective
  • Nix commands respect because of his work ethic, his maturity, his performance and his fiery competitiveness.
    Troy Renck, The Denver Post, 11 Dec. 2024
  • Crockett is an outspoken critic of Trump and his GOP allies who frequently makes headlines for her fiery remarks.
    Annabella Rosciglione, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of fiery
Adjective
  • With a friendly and gentle temperament, the vizsla is well suited to lively households and enjoys participating in various dog sports and outdoor activities.
    Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 9 Dec. 2024
  • Stroll corridors filled with lively conversation; hear and see in faithful detail what transpired almost three centuries ago.
    Weike Wang, The New Yorker, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of lively
Adjective
  • Try a spicy passion fruit mojito with muddled jalapenos, agave, lime juice, and passion fruit puree served with a peppery Tajín rim, or The Brookline, made with bourbon, mint, basil, and a crown of charred grapefruit.
    Kara Baskin, BostonGlobe.com, 19 Jan. 2023
  • While it is often thought of as a boring blending grape to increase volume and lower the tenacity of a wine, on its own, it’s light, juicy, and a bit peppery.
    Kate Dingwall, Forbes, 31 Dec. 2022
Definition of peppery
Adjective
  • As watch collecting has become more sophisticated, so have these aggregators/sales platforms, some of which are robust enough to be used and endorsed by major auction houses.
    Oren Hartov, Robb Report, 10 Dec. 2024
  • This is an important distinction because productivity gains (a worker’s output) have been robust over the past several quarters, returning to levels consistent with the 1950-2009 average as opposed to the post-Global Financial Crisis experience.
    Jeffrey Schulze, Forbes, 10 Dec. 2024
Definition of robust
Adjective
  • On Tuesday, December 10, the duo was spotted out for a brisk walk in New York City together.
    Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 11 Dec. 2024
  • In fact, Belmond’s Champenois says its trains do a brisk business of full buyouts, so the dedicated coach is perhaps icing on the cake.
    Doug Gollan, Forbes, 9 Dec. 2024
Definition of brisk
Adjective
  • Smart is so magnificently regal, Einbinder so winningly sarcastic, that their dynamic just pops.
    Sophie Gilbert, The Atlantic, 12 Dec. 2024
  • That dynamic prompted Speaker Adams and scores of her Democratic colleagues to accuse the mayor earlier this year of deliberately launching his commission to stifle their initiative.
    Chris Sommerfeldt, New York Daily News, 12 Dec. 2024
Definition of dynamic
Adjective
  • Although Moscow aimed for a quick victory over its Eastern European neighbor, viewed as having a much smaller military, its spirited defense effort bolstered by the U.S. and its NATO allies, has blocked it from making substantial gains.
    Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 2 Dec. 2024
  • Caleb Williams had his best game of the season, leading the spirited comeback for naught.
    Michael Salfino, The Athletic, 24 Nov. 2024
Definition of spirited
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Thesaurus Entries Near gingery

ginger (up)

gingery

gin mill

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“Gingery.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/gingery. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.

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