Pizzazz

Pronunciation: /pɪˈzæz/

Definitions of pizzazz

noun a quality of being exciting, attractive, or stylish

Example Sentences

A1 She added some pizzazz to her outfit with a colorful scarf.

A2 The party decorations lacked pizzazz, so they decided to add some glitter and lights.

B1 The marketing campaign needed more pizzazz to attract new customers.

B2 The singer's performance had a lot of pizzazz, with energetic dance moves and flashy costumes.

C1 The designer's collection was full of pizzazz, with bold patterns and vibrant colors.

C2 The actress brought her own pizzazz to the role, making the character unforgettable.

Examples of pizzazz in a Sentence

formal The new marketing campaign lacks pizzazz and fails to capture the target audience's attention.

informal I added some extra pizzazz to my outfit with a bold statement necklace.

slang Her dance moves had so much pizzazz, she really knows how to work the crowd.

figurative The artist's paintings have a certain pizzazz that sets them apart from others in the same genre.

Grammatical Forms of pizzazz

• past tense: pizzazzed
• plural: pizzazzes
• comparative: more pizzazzy
• superlative: most pizzazzy
• present tense: pizzazzes
• future tense: will pizzazz
• perfect tense: has pizzazzed
• continuous tense: is pizzazzing
• singular: pizzazz
• positive degree: pizzazzy
• infinitive: to pizzazz
• gerund: pizzazzing
• participle: pizzazzed

Origin and Evolution of pizzazz

First Known Use: 1937 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'pizzazz' is believed to have originated in the United States.

Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe an attractive quality or style that is exciting and full of energy, 'pizzazz' has evolved to also mean flair, zest, or vitality in various contexts.