He hasn't been his perky self lately.
She drove around in a perky little car.
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Some perky-looking musical notes, in brass, were affixed to railings.—D. T. Max, New Yorker, 15 Sep. 2025 My inner circle also made sure my body angles were flattering, my cheeks — all of them — were flushed and perky, and my facial expressions were authentic and strong.—Mark Gray, PEOPLE, 4 Sep. 2025 John wrote a perky boy’s adventure theme, usually performed by tuba, which accompanies Kevin’s more carefree moments.—Tim Greiving, Vulture, 3 Sep. 2025 The shade, which is not too dark, not too perky, acts as the Goldilocks of blues.—The Washington Post, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for perky
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