gingery

/ˈdʒɪndʒəri/

Definitions

1. adjective

having a strong, warm, and pleasant smell or flavor, typically due to the presence of ginger.

“The chef added a gingery kick to the soup with a pinch of fresh ginger.”

2. noun

a person or thing that is characterized by a strong, warm, and pleasant smell or flavor, typically due to the presence of ginger.

“The restaurant’s new dish was a delicious combination of spicy and gingery flavors.”

3. adverb

in a manner that is characterized by a strong, warm, and pleasant smell or flavor, typically due to the presence of ginger.

“She cooked the meal gingery, with a combination of ginger and garlic.”

Synonyms

  • gingerly
  • spicy

Antonyms

  • bland
  • mild