perky

adjective

ˈpər-kē How to pronounce perky (audio)
Definition of perkynext
as in energetic
having much high-spirited energy and movement a perky cheerleader

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Recent Examples of perky This acts as a bright, colorful, and perky garnish that really makes this Alfredo recipe feel restaurant-quality. — Karla Walsh, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 Feb. 2025 Lately, 17-year-old Chewie's health has been deteriorating, which Ripa has been heartbreakingly honest about on the morning show, but on Tuesday, the dog seemed her usual perky self, Ripa said. — Rachel Raposas, People.com, 29 Jan. 2025 From the opening scene of the pilot, that perky, upbeat patina put on everything coming out of corporate is super sinister and really tied to real life. — Sophie Brookover, Vulture, 24 Jan. 2025 But tension quickly develops between Elizabeth and this perky new creation (Margaret Qualley), sparking a metaphysical battle that takes a toll on both of them. — Scott Tobias, New York Times, 23 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for perky
Recent Examples of Synonyms for perky
  1. energetic
  2. lively
  3. animated
  4. active
  5. brisk
  6. animate
  7. cheerful
  8. bouncing
Adjective
  • Chamberlin oversaw the spiritual and energetic cleansing of each fragrance during a final ceremonial step.
    — Celia Shatzman, Forbes.com, 28 Mar. 2025
  • Higher temperatures generally mean more energetic particles and a higher rate of collisions, leading to brighter auroras.
    — Victoria Corless, Space.com, 26 Mar. 2025
Definition of energetic
Adjective
  • The same subject stirred up a lively debate in the Vogue Slack channel.
    — Hannah Jackson, Vogue, 1 Apr. 2025
  • The 2025 season has brought a lively atmosphere, with a strong law enforcement presence to ensure safety.
    — Angie DiMichele, Sun Sentinel, 1 Apr. 2025
Definition of lively
Adjective
  • Even though that last one was over a decade ago now, Frost has been in loads of projects since then, including doing a lot of voicework for animated endeavors.
    — Paul Tassi, Forbes.com, 29 Mar. 2025
  • Kevin Conroy, most famously the eternal voice of Batman in animated and video game projects for decades, sadly passed away in 2022 from cancer.
    — Paul Tassi, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
Definition of animated
Adjective
  • These teams also check for individuals with active warrants.
    — Laura Bauer, Kansas City Star, 8 Apr. 2025
  • That’s bad news for millions of people in the central and southern US dealing with active flooding and those trying to clean up in the aftermath.
    — Mary Gilbert, CNN Money, 7 Apr. 2025
Definition of active
Adjective
  • Warhol is a brisk dip in self-deprecating self-examination.
    — Craig Jenkins, Vulture, 2 Apr. 2025
  • Monday’s weather for the A’s first home game was unseasonably cool with rain earlier in the day and game-time temperature a brisk 52 degrees with some light wind.
    — Barry M. Bloom, Sportico.com, 1 Apr. 2025
Definition of brisk
Adjective
  • Your business should excite your customers, frustrate your competitors and animate and motivate your people.
    — Jeffrey Russell, Forbes, 6 Nov. 2024
  • Photo : Paul Barnaby Robert Longo photographs animate the entry foyer.
    — Wendy Bowman, Robb Report, 22 Dec. 2024
Definition of animate
Adjective
  • Suddenly, everyone’s wardrobe is far more cheerful, nature is blooming in every corner, and our favorite brands begin unveiling fresh colorways inspired by the season’s change.
    — Maya Gandara, StyleCaster, 2 Apr. 2025
  • The Many Faces of Organizational Silence Toxic positivity isn't just about being excessively cheerful.
    — Tracy Lawrence, Forbes.com, 26 Mar. 2025
Definition of cheerful
Adjective
  • The track, which also prominently features Anuel AA and Ñengo Flow, is filled with racy and at times ludicrous double entendres which create an intoxicating romp, driven in turn by a bouncing and infectious rhythm.
    — Andrew R. Chow, Time, 22 Nov. 2022
  • But all of that is inflected through another sensibility, one that was emerging, or reëmerging, in the mid-nineties: an almost folky softness; bouncing, hummable melodies; raw beauty for its own sake.
    — Craig Morgan Teicher, The New Yorker, 30 Mar. 2022
Definition of bouncing

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