perkier; perkiest
Examples of perky in a Sentence
He hasn't been his perky self lately.
She drove around in a perky little car.
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Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 23 May 2025
Sunny — perky, solicitous, a bit needy — was literally made to be loved, with a lollipop head, expressive anime eyes and an endearing voice (provided by Joanna Sotomura).
—James Poniewozik, New York Times, 14 May 2025
Ideally, your fern should look luscious and green with perky leaves.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 14 May 2025
Brat hairstyles come in all forms, like perky ponytails and massive party-girl curls—and both look equally amazing on the dance floor.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 5 May 2025
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Kelly Lawler, USA Today, 23 May 2025
Sunny — perky, solicitous, a bit needy — was literally made to be loved, with a lollipop head, expressive anime eyes and an endearing voice (provided by Joanna Sotomura).
—James Poniewozik, New York Times, 14 May 2025
Ideally, your fern should look luscious and green with perky leaves.
—Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 14 May 2025
Brat hairstyles come in all forms, like perky ponytails and massive party-girl curls—and both look equally amazing on the dance floor.
—Kara Nesvig, Allure, 5 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for perky
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“Perky.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/perky. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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