PERKINESS Synonyms: 30 Similar and Opposite Words

perkiness

noun

Definition of perkiness

as in cheerfulness

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Recent Examples of perkiness As for additional benefits, the bra converters provide a subtle lift and enhance breast perkiness and shape in seconds. — Sophie Wirt, InStyle, 9 July 2026 For decades, the public face of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, widely known as the Mormon church, included the perkiness of the Osmond family and missionaries on bicycles, portraying an unwavering, wholesome image. — H. Alan Scott, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 Nov. 2025

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Noun

Leaders, in particular, have the power to shift the mood of their teams, not by pretending everything is fine or manufacturing cheerfulness but through tone, body language, and small actions.

— Harvard Business Review, Harvard Business Review, 22 Sep. 2026
The service Professionalism comes with genuine warmth, cheerfulness, and a sense of people absolutely loving their jobs.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of cheerfulness

Noun

Lasting less than 60 days and consisting of two 5-day blasts, this episode saw a doubling of the X-ray brightness of the AGN at the heart of NGC 1275.

— Robert Lea, Space.com, 12 Oct. 2026
My test unit's IPS screen is well-suited to office work, with enough brightness for most environments and complete coverage of the sRGB color space.

— Charles Jefferies, PC Magazine, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of brightness

Noun

Color, embellishment and decorative details were everywhere, bringing a sense of joy and optimism to the season.

— Sandra Salibian, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026
So even though the seeds planted for future seasons don’t fill me with optimism for more Crystal Lake, my low expectations have already been exceeded once.

— Daniel Fienberg, HollywoodReporter, 13 Oct. 2026

Definition of optimism

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