PERKY Synonyms: 96 Similar and Opposite Words

perky

adjective

ˈpər-kē

Definition of perky

as in energetic

having much high-spirited energy and movement a perky cheerleader

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Recent Examples of perky Fresno chiles are perky with heat, while fresh cilantro mimics the bright herbaceousness of a fresh salsa. — Jenn Harris, Los Angeles Times, 27 Aug. 2026 Rubin sets the tone with a lead turn that’s perky but not quirky, expansively emotional but not mopey, and the rest of the cast similarly pitch their performances somewhere just north of naturalistic but south of soapy. — Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 4 Aug. 2026 Republicans use metaphor to turn unpopular policies into perky catchphrases, leaving Democrats bewildered. — Richard Yanowitch, Mercury News, 29 July 2026 Everything else seems comparable, including the perky RTX 5070 graphics card and solid RAM and storage loadout. — K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 24 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for perky

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Adjective

Laser cooling slowed the atoms, and evaporative cooling removed the most energetic ones, allowing the remaining atoms to form a condensate inside an optical dipole trap.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 7 Nov. 2026
The energetic forward missed the first nine games of the season because of swelling in his left knee.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 7 Nov. 2026

Definition of energetic

Adjective

Common areas also include a lively lobby bar and cigar room for pours and puffs, respectively, as well as an impressive wine list with bottles sourced from all over the world.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 6 Nov. 2026
That was the message behind a lively conversation at The Chef Assembly in Charlotte, a two-day gathering of leading chefs, restaurateurs, food writers and hospitality professionals to explore conversations shaping the restaurant industry.

— Evan Moore November 5, Charlotte Observer, 5 Nov. 2026

Definition of lively

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

The trophy is named after former Miami Dolphins wide receiver Nat Moore, who played 13 seasons with the team from 1974 to 1986 and has remained active in South Florida through his community and charitable work.

— CBS News, CBS News, 11 Nov. 2026
The data includes nearly 100 million passenger names and nearly 13 million active email addresses as well as tens of thousands of employee records and 500 million Microsoft Teams messages, according to court documents.

— David Lyons, Sun Sentinel, 10 Nov. 2026

Definition of active

Adjective

On a brisk Saturday in October, more than 80 people try to shuffle into the small Corner Bookstore in New York City's Upper East Side.

— Gili Malinsky, CNBC, 8 Nov. 2026
Ticket sales have been so brisk that Center Theatre Group has already booked the show again for next season.

— Jessica Gelt, Los Angeles Times, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of brisk

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 set includes two chairs and a round table that fold flat for convenient storage when not in use, and comes in chic shades like blue, green, red, and yellow for a cheerful pop of color.

— Better Homes & Gardens, Better Homes & Gardens, 7 Nov. 2026
Neighbors and friends have remembered the family as involved, helpful and cheerful members of the community.

— Rebecca Johnson, Chicago Tribune, 6 Nov. 2026

Definition of cheerful

Adjective

The track, which also prominently features Anuel AA and Ñengo Flow, is filled with racy and at times ludicrous double entendres which create an intoxicating romp, driven in turn by a bouncing and infectious rhythm.

— Andrew R. Chow, Time, 22 Nov. 2022
My bush was big and bouncing, transcendent and absolutely outasight, baby.

— Michaela angela Davis, The Atlantic, 5 Mar. 2022

Definition of bouncing

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