zingier; zingiest
1
: enjoyably exciting
a zingy musical
2
: strikingly attractive or appealing
wore a zingy new outfit
3
: sharply piquant
a zingy salad
Examples of zingy in a Sentence
recipes for a zingy meal that is sure to wow your guests
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The sushi bar serves fresh fish and zingy flavors at reasonable prices, and the tonkotsu ramen is deeply satisfying.
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Hannah Howard, Travel + Leisure, 10 May 2026
These fragrances carry that same memory: ionic and subtly zingy, softened by an indulgent warmth that lingers.
—Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 1 May 2026
Crispy tofu and roasted veggies get a slathering of zingy Sriracha-peanut sauce in this recipe.
—Hannah Agran, Midwest Living, 28 Apr. 2026
Tangy layers of lemon pudding and cream cheese make this Lemon Lush a delightfully zingy treat.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 22 Apr. 2026
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Hannah Howard, Travel + Leisure, 10 May 2026
These fragrances carry that same memory: ionic and subtly zingy, softened by an indulgent warmth that lingers.
—Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 1 May 2026
Crispy tofu and roasted veggies get a slathering of zingy Sriracha-peanut sauce in this recipe.
—Hannah Agran, Midwest Living, 28 Apr. 2026
Tangy layers of lemon pudding and cream cheese make this Lemon Lush a delightfully zingy treat.
—Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 22 Apr. 2026
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 21 Jun. 2026.
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