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单词 punchy
释义

punchy

adjective

ˈpən-chē How to pronounce punchy (audio)
punchier; punchiest
1
a
: having punch : forceful, spirited
The collection is strong on punchy, memorable music and weak on lyrics. People Weekly
He leans abruptly forward and speaks with the punchy emphasis of an inveterate politician. Bill Bryson
b
: vivid, vibrant
These punchy colors glide on and blend easily into mere hints of color. Elle
c
: zesty
It is an elegant dish, although the sauce seems overly polite now. I remember it when the fresh coriander was an intense and punchy flavor. Caroline Bates
2
: dazed, punch-drunk
… I arrived in Paris after a thirteen-hour flight, unwashed, unshaved, punchy from jet lag, discombobulated … David Berlinski

Synonyms

  • addle
  • addled
  • addlepated
  • bedeviled
  • befogged
  • befuddled
  • bemused
  • bewildered
  • bushed [chiefly Australian]
  • confounded
  • confused
  • dazed
  • distracted
  • dizzy
  • dopey
  • dopy
  • fogged
  • mixed-up
  • muddleheaded
  • muzzy
  • pixilated
  • pixillated
  • punch-drunk
  • raddled
  • shell-shocked
  • silly
  • slaphappy
  • spaced-out
  • spaced
  • spacey
  • spacy
  • stunned
  • stupefied
  • zonked
  • zonked-out
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Example Sentences

shrimp in a punchy sauce She was punchy with fatigue.
Recent Examples on the Web Snow can trace all the backstories of the 10-track album, which is chock-full with twangy vocals, short but punchy lyrics and thoughtfully arranged instruments. Palak Jayswal, The Salt Lake Tribune, 7 Sep. 2022 Those imposing numbers may be product of an overly punchy algorithm; ticket prices for many shows have settled down into the low four figures, and tickets for shows in smaller cities (like Tulsa, for example) can still be found near face value. Allison Stewart, Anchorage Daily News, 3 Aug. 2022 Appropriate enough to share with both kids and adults, share these punchy Christmas jokes in your holiday cards, at work, or while attending holiday parties. Annie O'sullivan, Good Housekeeping, 17 Aug. 2022 And raw shallots, mellowed out by a stint in vinegar, make this such a fun, punchy condiment to add to any protein or veggie that needs a hit of acid. The Bon Appétit Staff & Contributors, Bon Appétit, 5 Aug. 2022 Carefully crafted to maximize the impact and energy of modern electronic music, the S-80 headphones have a punchy low end, smooth midrange and clear highs. Mark Sparrow, Forbes, 21 June 2022 Those imposing numbers may be product of an overly punchy algorithm; ticket prices for many shows have settled down into the low four figures, and tickets for shows in smaller cities (like Tulsa, for example) can still be found near face value. Allison Stewart, Anchorage Daily News, 3 Aug. 2022 Those imposing numbers may be product of an overly punchy algorithm; ticket prices for many shows have settled down into the low four figures, and tickets for shows in smaller cities (like Tulsa, for example) can still be found near face value. Allison Stewart, Washington Post, 23 July 2022 Thick velvet curtains add some verticality and drama, while a punchy floral duvet keeps the playful vintage vibe alive. Amanda Sims Clifford, House Beautiful, 13 July 2022 See More

Word History

First Known Use

1907, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

punchy

adjective

as in dazed
suffering from mental confusion feeling a little punchy after being up half the night with a crying baby

Synonyms & Similar Words

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  • dazed
  • confused
  • bewildered
  • distracted
  • dizzy
  • stunned
  • silly
  • dopey
  • spacey
  • muddleheaded
  • slaphappy
  • pixilated
  • punch-drunk
  • at sea
  • muzzy
  • bemused
  • befuddled
  • spacy
  • raddled
  • zonked
  • bedeviled
  • mixed-up
  • pixillated
  • fogged
  • zonked-out
  • spaced
  • dopy
  • addled
  • spaced-out
  • out of it
  • addle
  • bushed
  • stupefied
  • confounded
  • addlepated
  • shell-shocked
  • unconscious
  • befogged
  • senseless

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • clearheaded
  • alert
  • conscious
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