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Jazzily

adv.energetic, joyfulplayful

What it means

In a lively, colorful, or stylishly spirited way.

Reach for it when describing energetic presentation with a playful visual or musical flair

Bright ribbons jazzily framed the otherwise restrained exhibition poster.

Choose between these

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  • playful

    snappily

    crisp fashionable execution deserves brisk praise

    not when Snappily can imply speed or a sharp tone rather than colorful flair.

  • everyday

    flashily

    conspicuous display is the factual point

    not when Flashily often criticizes showiness and may reverse the intended praise.

  • everyday

    stylishly

    good visual taste matters more than exuberance

    not when Stylishly may be understated and need not feel lively.

  • warm

    vibrantly

    strong color or energy is the main impression

    not when Vibrantly lacks the stylish rhythmic association of jazzily.

  • professional

    rhythmically

    musical pulse is specifically what succeeds

    not when Rhythmically says nothing about color, fashion, or playful style.

  • literary

    jauntily

    light confidence shapes movement or appearance

    not when Jauntily emphasizes cheerful ease, not vivid decoration.

Said against

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  • drably
  • plainly
  • stiffly

It naturally appears in

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  • jazzily decorated

    The cafe was jazzily decorated with cobalt tiles and brass lamps.

  • jazzily arranged

    The familiar melody was jazzily arranged for clarinet and drums.

  • jazzily dressed

    She arrived jazzily dressed in a crimson coat and patterned scarf.

The word family

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