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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The neighborhoods of Alfama and Bairro Alto stay lively late into the night with fado music, good wine, and shared plates.—
Lauren Dana Ellman,
Travel + Leisure,
27 Dec. 2025 -
His disdain for Christmas is no match for visits from enchanting ghosts, a lively ensemble of characters, and the music of the season.—
Kirby Adams,
Louisville Courier Journal,
15 Sep. 2025
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The effortless, off-kilter aesthetic informed Porte’s sartorial vision, playfully juxtaposing his sculptured garments with silhouettes reminiscent of the same era.—
Kaleigh Werner,
Footwear News,
27 Jan. 2026
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Southern California is an ecologically diverse agricultural wonderland which yields a style of progressive cuisine that’s equal parts radical simplicity and playfully inventive, rooted in what are arguably the best farmers markets in the country.—
Emily Wilson,
Bon Appetit Magazine,
26 Jan. 2026
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“Pertly.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/pertly. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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