tangy

adjective

ˈtaŋ-ē How to pronounce tangy (audio)
Definition of tangynext
as in spicy
having a powerfully stimulating odor or flavor a tangy sauce with a strong aftertaste

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Recent Examples of tangy The attractive tree features dark green foliage and bright red, translucent fruit with a tangy flavor. — Sj McShane, Martha Stewart, 19 Aug. 2026 Each piece sports crispy skin cloaked in a tantalizing sauce that pirouettes from tangy to sweet to sour. — Warren Rojas, Washington Post, 19 Aug. 2026 According to Starbucks, the drink features a sweet-and-tart blend of creamy mango flavors, tangy blue drizzle, whipped cream and pink and blue topping. — Gabe Hauari, USA Today, 14 Aug. 2026 Tomato paste helps thicken the sauce while adding tangy sweetness. — Robin Miller, AZCentral.com, 12 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for tangy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for tangy
  1. spicy
  2. pungent
  3. delicious
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  • Nightcap is a deliciously addictive gourmand, blending cozy vanilla and rich woods with sparkling ginger and cardamom for a spicy-sweet twist.
    — Allure Editors, Allure, 31 Aug. 2026
  • The dish is spicy enough and not so thick with cream or flour and is a standout in the clam chowder world, according to Times reader Mary Ann Mollenkamp.
    — Andrew J. Campa, Los Angeles Times, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of spicy
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  • When a radish is cut, bitten, or crushed, its cells are damaged, triggering an enzyme called myrosinase to break down the glucosinolates into various metabolites, including pungent compounds known as isothiocyanates.
    — Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 26 Aug. 2026
  • The pungent smells of pot smoke and someone else’s urine compete with the dank smell of the canal.
    — Tribune Content Agency, Baltimore Sun, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of pungent
Adjective
  • Known for its sumptuous cuisine and delicious desserts, Italy has tourists lining up for gelato all over the peninsula.
    — Jeanne Bonner, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Black Pepper Candied Bacon Fogo de Chão/MANNY RODRIGUEZ At Fogo de Chão, this delicious bacon dish is oven roasted with brown sugar, black pepper, and red pepper flakes.
    — Aly Walansky, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of delicious

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“Tangy.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/tangy. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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