Definitions

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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London-based drag queen Ginger Johnson said it was "absolutely right" that the capital had been named the best city in the world for culture.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

But many business owners assume they aren’t eligible because they are not in scientific industries, says Ginger Powell-Allen, a tax partner at Plante Moran.

From Barron's • Mar. 14, 2026

Popcorn and movies—as intertwined as Laurel and Hardy, Fred and Ginger, Butch and Sundance.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 13, 2026

Skating to the ‘90s classic “Wannabe,” she wears Ginger Spice’s Union Jack dress, while partner Lewis Gibson dons a sequined version of Scary Spice’s leopard print.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 9, 2026

"Ginger would not be listed. She is a mixed breed. Like me."

From "The View From Saturday" by E.L. Konigsburg

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