Synonyms of tangy

tangy

adjective

ˈtaŋ-ē 

as in spicy

having a powerfully stimulating odor or flavor

a tangy sauce with a strong aftertaste

Synonyms & Similar Words

• spicy
• pungent
• delicious
• strong
• acidic
• sharp
• acid
• peppery
• piquant
• zesty
• tart
• acrid
• hot
• nippy
• aromatic
• flavorful
• zingy
• bitter
• tasty
• putrid
• harsh
• savoury
• provocative
• exciting
• delectable
• acute
• savory
• appetizing
• rancid
• gingery
• energizing
• palatable
• skunky
• toothsome
• invigorating
• rank
• keen
• animating
• galvanizing
• redolent

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• mild
• smooth
• bland
• ripe
• soft
• mellow
• gentle
• aged
• flat
• thin
• insipid
• weak
• tasteless
• watery
• flavorless
• dilute
• zestless
• savorless

Examples of tangy in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The state, which grows roughly 17 percent of the nation’s oranges, grapefruit, and other tangy fruit, produced just 18.1 million boxes during the 2022 to 2023 growing season, the smallest harvest in almost a century. —Ayurella Horn-Muller, WIRED, 3 Aug. 2024

The latter, topped with passionfruit foam and shreds of pepper, is the bestselling cocktail here by far, and the tangy fruit froth complements the spicy heat beneath. —Adrienne Wyper, The Week Uk, theweek, 14 Aug. 2024

But the happy hour bar bites (2-5 p.m. daily) are hard to beat, with wings ($13) in flavors like Sriracha mango and teriyaki-lemon pepper and Ghost Fries ($7) dusted with tangy seasoning and served with an addictive tikka sauce. —John Metcalfe, The Mercury News, 13 Aug. 2024

The garlic contributes to the overall flavor profile, creating a creamy and tangy dish. 5. —Diane Kochilas, Contributor, CNBC, 13 Aug. 2024