as in lively
in a quick and spirited manner
the children ran pertly towards the playground and each chose a swing
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Adverb
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Young hunters can also expect pennies, treats and other surprises along the route—enough to keep the afternoon lively.—
Debby Rice,
Mercury News,
24 Feb. 2026 -
Close to lively Lower Greenville in the coveted M Streets neighborhood, a five-bedroom modern design awaits at 6215 Llano Ave.—
Dallas Morning News,
Dallas Morning News,
22 Feb. 2026
Adverb
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During the exchange, Lindo, 73, playfully shoved Jordan, 39, who was seated in front of him.—
Anthony Robledo,
USA Today,
1 Mar. 2026
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The returning favorite—which was playfully announced online in a nod to social outrage—features two crispy Original Recipe Tenders wrapped in a tortilla with lettuce, tomato, and Pepper Mayo.—
Kait Hanson,
Southern Living,
24 Feb. 2026
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“Pertly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pertly. Accessed 6 Mar. 2026.
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