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View usage for: (pɜːʳki) Word forms: comparative perkier, superlative perkiestadjectiveIf someone is perky, they are cheerful and lively. He wasn't quite as perky as normal. She had a perky, independent spirit. Synonyms: lively, spirited, bright, sunny More Synonyms of perky (ˈpɜːkɪ) adjectiveWord forms: perkier or perkiest Derived forms perkily (ˈperkily) adverb perkiness (ˈperkiness) noun perky in American English (ˈpɜrki) adjectiveWord forms: ˈperkier or ˈperkiest1. self-confident; aggressive 2. sprightly or lively; saucy; jaunty Derived forms perkily (ˈperkily) adverb perkiness (ˈperkiness) noun Examples of 'perky' in a sentenceperky Definition confident or spirited Graham was looking as perky as ever. Synonyms genial in fine fettle full of beans (informal) bright-eyed and bushy-tailed (informal) Additional synonymsDefinition interesting and lively Everyone became more animated. Synonyms lively, spirited, quick, excited, active, vital, dynamic, enthusiastic, passionate, vivid, vigorous, energetic, vibrant, brisk, buoyant, ardent, airy, fervent, zealous, elated, ebullient, sparky, sprightly, vivacious, gay (old-fashioned), alive and kicking, full of beans (informal), zestful She was bouncy and full of energy. Synonyms lively, active, enthusiastic, energetic, bubbly, exuberant, irrepressible, ebullient, perky, chirpy (informal), sprightly, vivacious, effervescent, chipper (informal), full of beans (informal), zestful, full of pep (informal), bright-eyed and bushy-tailed Definition lively or cheerful The boy was so bright and animated. Synonyms cheerful, happy, glad (archaic), lively, jolly, merry, upbeat (informal), joyous, joyful, genial, chirpy (informal), sparky, vivacious, full of beans (informal), gay (old-fashioned), light-hearted- perk
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Additional synonymsDefinition lively someone bubbly who likes to laugh Synonyms lively, happy, excited, animated, merry, bouncy, elated, sparky, alive and kicking, full of beans (informal) Definition cheerful or resilient She was in a buoyant mood. Synonyms cheerful, happy, bright, lively, sunny, animated, upbeat (informal), joyful, carefree, bouncy, breezy, genial, jaunty, chirpy (informal), sparky, vivacious, debonair, blithe, full of beans (informal), peppy (informal), light-heartedDefinition having a happy disposition They are both very cheerful in spite of their circumstances. Synonyms happy, bright, contented, glad, optimistic, bucked (informal), enthusiastic, sparkling, gay (old-fashioned), sunny, perky, jolly, animated, merry, upbeat (informal), buoyant, hearty, cheery, joyful, jovial, genial, jaunty, chirpy (informal), sprightly, blithe, light-hearted, gladsome (archaic), lightsome (archaic) Definition cheerful He is loved by everyone for his cheery disposition and sense of humour. Synonyms cheerful, happy, pleasant, lively, sunny, upbeat (informal), good-humoured, carefree, breezy, genial, chirpy (informal), jovial, full of beans (informal) Definition lively and cheerful You're very chirpy today - have you won the lottery or something? Synonyms cheerful, happy, bright, enthusiastic, lively, sparkling, sunny, jolly, animated, buoyant, radiant, jaunty, sprightly, in high spirits, blithe, full of beans (informal), light-heartedDefinition carefree and merry I am in good health, gay and cheerful. Synonyms cheerful, happy, bright, glad, lively, sparkling, sunny, jolly, animated, merry, upbeat (informal), buoyant, cheery, joyous, joyful, carefree, jaunty, chirpy (informal), vivacious, jovial, gleeful, debonair, blithe, insouciant, full of beans (informal), light-heartedDefinition cheerful and energetic The novel is altogether jauntier than these quotations imply. Synonyms sprightly, buoyant, carefree, high-spirited, gay (old-fashioned), lively, airy, breezy, perky, sparky, self-confidentDefinition showing liveliness or courage He wanted merely to provoke a spirited debate. Synonyms lively, vigorous, energetic, animated, game, active, bold, sparkling, have-a-go (informal), courageous, ardent, feisty (informal), plucky, high-spirited, sprightly, vivacious, spunky (informal), mettlesome, (as) game as Ned Kelly (Australian, slang) Definition lively and active the sprightly 85-year-old president Synonyms lively, spirited, active, energetic, animated, brisk, nimble, agile, jaunty, gay (old-fashioned), perky, vivacious, spry, bright-eyed and bushy-tailed Definition cheerful and happy The staff wear big sunny smiles. Synonyms cheerful, happy, cheery, smiling, beaming, pleasant, optimistic, buoyant, joyful, genial, chirpy (informal), blithe, light-heartedAdditional synonymsDefinition cheerful and optimistic Neil's colleagues say he was actually in a joking, upbeat mood. Synonyms cheerful, positive, optimistic, promising, encouraging, looking up, hopeful, favourable, rosy, buoyant, heartening, cheery, forward-lookingDefinition full of energy and enthusiasm a beautiful, vivacious and charming young woman Synonyms lively, spirited, vital, gay (old-fashioned), bubbling, sparkling, cheerful, jolly, animated, merry, upbeat (informal), high-spirited, ebullient, chirpy (informal), sparky, scintillating, sprightly, effervescent, full of life, full of beans (informal), frolicsome, sportive, light-hearted |