jazzier; jazziest
Synonyms of jazzynext
1
: having the characteristics of jazz
2
: marked by unrestraint, animation, or flashiness
jazzily adverb
jazziness noun

Examples of jazzy in a Sentence

He wore a jazzy suit to the party. that's a jazzy bathing suit, with all those spangles
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Sometimes that leaves Lovers Rock feeling a little less lush and jazzy than the band’s other albums. Al Shipley, SPIN, 30 June 2026 Adobe Photoshop Elements and Google Photos both go further than Apple Photos with auto-creations, including jazzy effects and animations. Michael Muchmore, PC Magazine, 29 June 2026 Joined by collaborators old—Portishead’s Adrian Utley, Shahzad Ismaily—and new—Nick Hakim, the Smile drummer Tom Skinner—Orton knits an infinity scarf of wicker-weir folk, jazzy ambiance, and blue-eyed soul. Jazz Monroe, Pitchfork, 26 June 2026 As the band suggested, Parazaider was a key part of the group’s sound, with the Chicago’s jazzy horn section arguably its signature feature. Ethan Millman, HollywoodReporter, 17 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for jazzy

Word History

First Known Use

1915, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of jazzy was in 1915

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“Jazzy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jazzy. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.

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jazzy

adjective
jazzier; jazziest
1
: resembling jazz
2
jazziness noun

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