zing

[zing] / zɪŋ /

NOUN

liveliness

Synonyms

STRONG

brio dash drive energy enthusiasm get-up-and-go go gusto life oomph pep pizazz punch sparkle spirit verve vigor vim vitality zest zip

WEAK

élan

Antonyms

STRONG

apathy dullness enervation idleness inactivity indifference laziness lethargy lifelessness unenthusiasm

Example Sentences

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You can eat it on its own or as a topping to many of the other dishes if you want to add a little zing.

From Salon

So what are the upsides, beyond the zing of instant gratification?

From Los Angeles Times

After all, more than 200 moons zing around the measly eight planets in our own Solar System.

From Science Magazine

The golden mushrooms are then tossed with a sauce made with thinly sliced chiles and minced garlic, giving them a fresh zing.

From Seattle Times

Minced jalapeños give the vegetables heat and lemon juice and zest add zing.

From Seattle Times