ginger Synonyms
Another word for ginger
• adjective (Context 1)
Having a light reddish-brown or orange-brown hue, commonly used to describe human hair or animal fur.
"The shelter adopted out a very affectionate auburn cat yesterday."
• noun (Context 2)
A person or animal with reddish-brown or orange hair, often used colloquially.
"As a natural redhead, he found that he needed to apply sunscreen frequently when outdoors."
• adjective (Context 3)
Flavored, infused, or made with ginger.
"She poured herself a glass of cold gingery ale to soothe her upset stomach."
• verb (Context 4)
To make something more lively, energetic, or stimulating (frequently used with 'up').
"The marketing director suggested they enliven up the campaign with a new celebrity endorsement."
• verb (Context 5)
To flavor or spice food or drink with ginger.
"She gingered the broth heavily to help clear her nasal congestion."
Opposites of ginger
Looking for antonyms? The opposite of ginger varies depending on the context. Here are a few common opposites: