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 Thankfully, the largely entertaining affair marches to a peppier beat than the show, which can become bogged down despite its seasons being relatively short in terms of episodes. — Mark Meszoros, Twin Cities, 29 May 2026 Brown is, of course, the titular character here, a peppy and intelligent young lady who has a real panache for solving crimes and breaking the fourth wall during her many adventures. — Kate Erbland, IndieWire, 27 May 2026 The series welcomes us into its world every week with a peppy pinball alien girl, bobbing and weaving her way through the myriad challenges of everyday life, never failing to arrive at her intended destination. — Erin Qualey, Vulture, 20 May 2026 Despite the grimness of the scene, the tone of the song is peppy and disorientingly pretty, with a shivery Dorian twist in its churning melody. — Philip Sherburne, Pitchfork, 19 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for peppy

Recent Examples of Synonyms for peppy

Adjective

Both bands, originating from the Chicagoland area, delivered energetic sets to an enthusiastic crowd.

— Jim Ryan, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
The gregarious and media-savvy Hilton has been waging an energetic and effervescent run for governor, with multiple appearances a day and frequent updates to his cheeky social media accounts.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2026

Definition of energetic

Adjective

The arrival of Marmoush, a springy runner who is dangerous on the break and dynamic with his off-ball movement, helped reinforce a bolder new approach.

— Thom Harris, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026
The physical robot demonstrated highly dynamic movements, including aerial cartwheels, spin kicks, and flip kicks.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 26 Aug. 2026

Definition of dynamic

Adjective

The critically and commercially adored animated series from creators Amber Noizumi and Michael Green will return for season 2 in January, according to a new teaser that sees the comeback of Mizu (Maya Erskine) on her travels in London.

— Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Aug. 2026
The animated family adventure should dig up about $20 million for Paramount through the weekend.

— Jack Dunn, Variety, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of animated

Adjective

Set physical activity goals and prioritize exercise, including both aerobic activities such as brisk walking, cycling or swimming, along with strength training.

— Faye Chiu, CNN Money, 26 Aug. 2026
Fredericson recommends simple, everyday activities such as brisk neighborhood walks, gardening, cycling, bodyweight exercises and even parking farther from the entrance at the grocery store.

— Daryl Austin, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026

Definition of brisk

Adjective

Every active iPhone, iPad, or Mac sold generates continuous cash flow regardless of whether the owner upgrades their physical device that year.

— Morgan Chittum, CNBC, 25 Aug. 2026
Meta reported in July that Instagram has 2 billion daily active users — nearly a quarter of the Earth's population.

— John Ruwitch, NPR, 25 Aug. 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