Jazzy — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˈja-zē/

Meaning & Definition of Jazzy

Jazzy (adjective)

  1. having the characteristics of jazz
  2. marked by unrestraint, animation, or flashiness

Jazzy (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. attractively eye-catching in style

    "that's a jazzy bathing suit, with all those spangles"

    similar: flashy, pizzazzy, snazzy, splashy
    related: cool, fresh (slang), hip, neat, à la mode, chic, chichi, dapper, dashing, natty, sharp, smart, snappy, spruce, faddish, fashionable, happening, in, modish, stylish, swish, trendy, custom, designer, showy, striking, flamboyant, garish, gaudy, glittery, glitzy, jaunty, loud, ostentatious, raffish, rakish, swank, wild
    near: modest, plain, quiet, simple, unadorned, conservative, muted, restrained, subdued, toned-down, understated, unpretentious, styleless, unfashionable, unstylish, démodé, old-fashioned, outmoded, out-of-date, passé

  2. having much high-spirited energy and movement

    "a jazzy little dance routine that the aerobics instructor created"

    similar: active, airy, animate, animated, bouncing, brisk, energetic, frisky, gay, jaunty, kinetic, lively, mettlesome, peppy, perky, pert, pizzazzy, racy, snappy, spanking, sparky, spirited, sprightly, springy, vital, vivacious, zippy, on the go
    related: dapper, dashing, spiffy, agog, alert, awake, open-eyed, up, wide-awake, agile, nimble, spry, bright, buoyant, cheerful, chipper, chirpy, chirrupy, effervescent, sparkly, upbeat, eager, enthusiastic, keen, frolicsome, impish, pixieish, playful, boisterous, bubbly, ebullient, exuberant, high-spirited, high-strung, nervous, skittish
    opposite: dead, inactive, inanimate, lackadaisical, languid, languishing, languorous, leaden, lifeless, limp, listless, spiritless, vapid
    near: indolent, lazy, unambitious, inert, lethargic, sleepy, sluggish, tired, torpid, weary, apathetic, impassive, phlegmatic, stolid, boring, dull, irksome, tedious

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Jazzy

The most common words with a similar meaning to Jazzy:

flashy, pizzazzy, snazzy, splashy, active, airy, animate, animated, bouncing, brisk, energetic, frisky, gay, jaunty, kinetic, lively, mettlesome, peppy, perky, pert, racy, snappy, spanking, sparky, spirited, sprightly, springy, vital, vivacious, zippy, on the go

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Jazzy

Words with the opposite meaning of Jazzy:

dead, inactive, inanimate, lackadaisical, languid, languishing, languorous, leaden, lifeless, limp, listless, spiritless, vapid

Related Words for Jazzy

cool, fresh, hip, neat, à la mode, chic, chichi, dapper, dashing, natty, sharp, smart, spruce, faddish, fashionable, happening, in, modish, stylish, swish, trendy, custom, designer, showy, striking, flamboyant, garish, gaudy, glittery, glitzy

Near Antonyms of Jazzy

modest, plain, quiet, simple, unadorned, conservative, muted, restrained, subdued, toned-down, understated, unpretentious, styleless, unfashionable, unstylish, démodé, old-fashioned, outmoded, out-of-date, passé, indolent, lazy, unambitious, inert, lethargic, sleepy, sluggish, tired, torpid, weary

Word Forms of Jazzy

Inflections: jazzier, jazziest

Derived words: jazzily (adverb), jazziness (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Jazzy

First known use: 1915

Frequently Asked Questions about Jazzy

What does "Jazzy" mean?

"Jazzy" means having the characteristics of jazz. As an adjective, it is defined as: having the characteristics of jazz. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Jazzy"?

Other words for "Jazzy" include flashy, pizzazzy, snazzy, splashy, active, airy, animate and animated. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Jazzy" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Jazzy"?

There are 101 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Jazzy". Common alternatives include flashy, pizzazzy, snazzy, splashy, active, airy, animate, animated, bouncing and brisk.

What is the opposite of "Jazzy"?

Antonyms of "Jazzy" include dead, inactive, inanimate, lackadaisical, languid, languishing, languorous and leaden. Near antonyms include modest, plain, quiet and simple.

How do you use "Jazzy" in a sentence?

Examples of "Jazzy" in a sentence: "that's a jazzy bathing suit, with all those spangles"; "a jazzy little dance routine that the aerobics instructor created".

Is "Jazzy" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Jazzy" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Jazzy"?

"Jazzy" is pronounced /ˈja-zē/.

What is the origin of the word "Jazzy"?

First known use: 1915.