jazzier; jazziest
1
: having the characteristics of jazz
2
: marked by unrestraint, animation, or flashiness
Examples of jazzy in a Sentence
He wore a jazzy suit to the party.
that's a jazzy bathing suit, with all those spangles
Recent Examples on the Web
The London Contemporary Orchestra performed the orchestral parts of the score, while the jazzy parts were played by an ensemble that included multi-instrumentalist Robert Stillman and Yorke’s Smile bandmate, Tom Skinner.
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Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 22 Apr. 2024
Chris Benstead’s jazzy score only adds to the lightweight feel of it all.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Apr. 2024
Enriched with additional tracks for its 2002 reissue, this double album is jazzy and whimsical.
—Ernesto Lechner, SPIN, 11 Apr. 2024
The Clark Sisters are among the legends of Gospel, and Dorinda’s distinctive jazzy sound lends a unique brilliance to the group.
—Thania Garcia, Variety, 27 Feb. 2024
During her performance, Mitchell also played with the arrangement by giving it a jazzy feeling and was standing the entire time.
—Daniela Avila, Peoplemag, 9 Apr. 2024
Just take the spiffy velvet suits of Francis Ford Coppola in the 1970s, or the jazzy short-sleeve shirts and bomber jackets of Spike Lee in the ’90s, or the bold colors and bottle sunglasses of Agnès Varda throughout every stage of her decades-long career.
—Liam Hess, Vogue, 6 Mar. 2024
But the Lighthouse’s jazziest days were in the ‘50s and ‘60s, when performers included Miles Davis, Max Roach and Shelly Manne.
—Kevinisha Walker, Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2024
Broadway’s hottest shows — from jazzy musicals to celebrity tributes — are coming to South Florida and Miami for the first time.
—Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 1 Mar. 2024
Kory Grow, Rolling Stone, 22 Apr. 2024
Chris Benstead’s jazzy score only adds to the lightweight feel of it all.
—David Rooney, The Hollywood Reporter, 16 Apr. 2024
Enriched with additional tracks for its 2002 reissue, this double album is jazzy and whimsical.
—Ernesto Lechner, SPIN, 11 Apr. 2024
The Clark Sisters are among the legends of Gospel, and Dorinda’s distinctive jazzy sound lends a unique brilliance to the group.
—Thania Garcia, Variety, 27 Feb. 2024
During her performance, Mitchell also played with the arrangement by giving it a jazzy feeling and was standing the entire time.
—Daniela Avila, Peoplemag, 9 Apr. 2024
Just take the spiffy velvet suits of Francis Ford Coppola in the 1970s, or the jazzy short-sleeve shirts and bomber jackets of Spike Lee in the ’90s, or the bold colors and bottle sunglasses of Agnès Varda throughout every stage of her decades-long career.
—Liam Hess, Vogue, 6 Mar. 2024
But the Lighthouse’s jazziest days were in the ‘50s and ‘60s, when performers included Miles Davis, Max Roach and Shelly Manne.
—Kevinisha Walker, Los Angeles Times, 17 Feb. 2024
Broadway’s hottest shows — from jazzy musicals to celebrity tributes — are coming to South Florida and Miami for the first time.
—Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 1 Mar. 2024
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“Jazzy.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/jazzy. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.
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jazzy
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jazzier; jazziest
1
: resembling jazz
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