ginger

[jin-jer] / ˈdʒɪn dʒər /

NOUN

spirit

Synonyms

STRONG

air animation ardor backbone boldness bounce breath brio character courage dash dauntlessness disposition earnestness energy enterprise enthusiasm esprit essence fire force gameness grit guts heart

WEAK

frame of mind hu

Antonyms

STRONG

apathy coldness coolness cowardice dullness fear idleness inactivity indifference lethargy powerlessness timidity weakness

Example Sentences

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But I gamely soldiered back into the sunlight and onto the pathways that line the National Mall, each ginger step kicking up dust.

From Slate • Jun. 5, 2026

Silver Diner, which has locations across the Mid-Atlantic states, offers a free-range turkey platter with rosemary-sage gravy and ginger cranberry-orange sauce on its kids’ menu.

From Salon • Apr. 25, 2026

"Joy, abundance of spirit, infectious laughter. A titan of a ginger haired man."

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

Madigan won the Academy Award for supporting actress for her turn as the ginger wig-donning witch Aunt Gladys in Zach Cregger’s “Weapons.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 15, 2026

I believe it means the Pickled Onion owes me a few ginger ales and perhaps a chicken dinner for my suffering.

From "The Detective's Assistant" by Kate Hannigan

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