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Perkier: meaning, definitions and examples

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perkier

 

[ ˈpɜːrkiər ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

feeling good

The word 'perkier' is the comparative form of the adjective 'perky'. It describes a state of being lively, cheerful, or in high spirits. Often used to express a sense of brightness or vivaciousness, it typically indicates that someone is feeling better than before. When someone is described as perkier, it often means they have more energy or enthusiasm than they did previously. This term can be used in various contexts to reflect improved mood or vitality.

Synonyms

brighter, cheerier, livelier, more spirited

Examples of usage

  • After a good night’s sleep, I felt perkier.
  • The coffee made her feel perkier throughout the morning.
  • He seemed perkier after receiving the good news.

Translations

Translations of the word "perkier" in other languages:

🇵🇹 muito animado

🇮🇳 बहुत खुश

🇩🇪 lebhaft

🇮🇩 sangat ceria

🇺🇦 дуже веселий

🇵🇱 bardzo wesoły

🇯🇵 とても元気な

🇫🇷 très joyeux

🇪🇸 muy alegre

🇹🇷 çok neşeli

🇰🇷 매우 쾌활한

🇸🇦 مبتهج للغاية

🇨🇿 velmi veselý

🇸🇰 veľmi veselý

🇨🇳 非常活泼

🇸🇮 zelo vesel

🇮🇸 mjög glaður

🇰🇿 өте көңілді

🇬🇪 ძალიან მხიარული

🇦🇿 çox şən

🇲🇽 muy alegre

Word origin

The word 'perky' has its origins in the early 19th century, derived from the British dialect term 'perke', which means to prance or frolic. The use of 'perky' to describe someone or something as lively and cheerful emerged around the early 1900s. The comparative form 'perkier' is simply an evolution of this characterization, used to denote an even higher degree of cheerfulness or vitality. Over the years, 'perky' has found its place in colloquial English, often associated with youthful exuberance and a buoyant spirit. Its usage has expanded in modern language to include various contexts, such as describing someone's demeanor, the characteristics of a drink, or even the appearance of a setting. 'Perkier' reflects an enhanced state of this cheerfulness, commonly used in informal and everyday conversations.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #42,630, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.