zingy Meaning & Definition
What Does Zingy Mean?
Zingy is used as an adjective meaning enjoyably exciting. It is also used to mean strikingly attractive or appealing.
Quick Facts About Zingy
| Part of speech | adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈziŋ-ē/ |
| Syllables | 2 |
| Synonyms | pert, piquant and poignant |
| Antonyms | insipid, zestless and flat |
| Comparative / superlative | zingier, zingiest |
| First known use | 1939 |
Zingy Definition (Adjective)
- enjoyably exciting
a zingy musical
- strikingly attractive or appealing
wore a zingy new outfit
- sharply piquant
a zingy salad
Synonyms of Zingy
Zingy synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Zingy
Zingy in a Sentence
a zingy musical
wore a zingy new outfit
a zingy salad
recipes for a zingy meal that is sure to wow your guests
Word Forms & Grammar
zing·i·er
zing·i·est
zingier
zingiest
zingy
zingy (comparative zingier, superlative zingiest)
Words That Rhyme With Zingy
Origin of Zingy
Origin 1: zing:1
Origin 2: From zing + -y.
First Known Use
1939
Zingy Pronunciation
You say zingy as /ˈziŋ-ē/. It has 2 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (ziŋ).
Zingy: Your Questions Answered
What part of speech is zingy?
Zingy is an adjective.
What is another word for zingy?
You can replace zingy with words such as pert, piquant and poignant. See the full list of zingy synonyms and antonyms.
What is the opposite of zingy?
Antonyms of zingy include insipid, zestless, flat and flavorless.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of zingy?
The comparative form is zingier and the superlative form is zingiest.