PEPPY Synonyms: 170 Similar and Opposite Words

peppy

adjective

ˈpe-pē

Definition of peppy

as in energetic

having active strength of body or mind a peppy and entertaining group of young musicians

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as in lively

having much high-spirited energy and movement a peppy dance performance

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Recent Examples of peppy That should feel pretty peppy given the motorcycle's low wet weight of just 328 lb (149 kg). — Yamaha, New Atlas, 3 Sep. 2026 Haircut 100 is a band that many fans have lost touch with, providing a thrilling reminder of the peppy harmonies that helped define one of the finest eras of British pop. — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 23 Aug. 2026 The peppy Core Ultra 5 processor has the juice to tackle schoolwork as well. — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 17 Aug. 2026 Inspired by the peppy and colorful roller rinks of the ‘90s, these Halloween decorations capture the magic of childhood holiday parties. — Sophia Beams, Better Homes & Gardens, 25 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for peppy

Recent Examples of Synonyms for peppy

Adjective

This lunar event shifts the energetic landscape significantly.

— Lisa Stardust, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026
Now, the Andrés group is back with an equally glamorous restaurant, one that highlights aged steaks in an energetic and theatrical setting.

— Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of energetic

Adjective

Fashion brands have been experimenting with livelier and more unconventional footwear designs in general lately, and that means interesting uses of color.

— Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 21 Oct. 2026
No changes to the dinos, but the lighting overall felt more lively and theatrical.

— Todd Martens, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of lively

Adjective

As an open source scripting language for building dynamic websites and web apps, PHP has come to be a de facto building block for the Web.

— Dan Goodin, ArsTechnica, 21 Oct. 2026
This capital intensive model forces SpaceX to rely heavily on debt financing or external liquidity to bridge cash deficits, a dynamic analysts warn remains a key drag on market sentiment.

— , CNBC, 21 Oct. 2026

Definition of dynamic

Adjective

There’s this desire, understandable on its face, to make the design and aesthetics of the live-action world recognizably similar to the animated world.

— Sarah Shachat, IndieWire, 13 Oct. 2026
The face is customizable with various colorways, clock fonts, and photos; there’s also an animated Snoopy, whose antics change with the weather and the holidays.

— Julia Harrison, Architectural Digest, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of animated

Adjective

Most dogs benefit from two brisk daily walks of 20-30 minutes.

— Will Boyd, Baltimore Sun, 17 Oct. 2026
Los Javis, working with editor Alberto Gutiérrez, keep things moving, and the film’s two-and-a-half-hour running time moves at a surprisingly brisk pace.

— Mark Olsen, Los Angeles Times, 15 Oct. 2026

Definition of brisk

Adjective

This theory, also known as active inference or the free energy principle, has become one of the most important frameworks in neuroscience for understanding how the brain works as a whole.

— Maia Szalavitz, Scientific American, 20 Oct. 2026
Residents have been bracing to see what El Niño has in store this winter after an active hurricane season that has dramatically reshaped many of Southern California’s most famous beaches, including in San Clemente and adjacent Capistrano Beach.

— Hannah Fry, Los Angeles Times, 20 Oct. 2026

Definition of active

Adjective

To imagine the natural world not as a passive resource but as an animate collaborator would be to reorder more than aesthetic categories, demanding another relation to our environment.

— Tara Anne Dalbow, ARTnews.com, 29 May 2026
Zugunruhe is the itinerant desire of any animate being to keep moving and growing.

— Big Think, Big Think, 6 May 2026

Definition of animate

Adjective

The vibe is of a cheerful — very upscale — Parisian market that’s centered around a section of fruits and vegetables displayed like in a museum.

— Ryma Chikhoune, Footwear News, 24 Oct. 2026
Jeon is marvelous in the role, allowing flashes of envy, resentment, and longing to surface beneath Mi-ok’s cheerful, accommodating manner without diminishing her warmth or loyalty.

— Lisa Wong Macabasco, Vogue, 23 Oct. 2026