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Perkiest: meaning, definitions and examples

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perkiest

 

[ ˈpɜːr.ki.st ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

describing personality

Perkiest is an informal term used to describe someone or something that is lively, cheerful, and full of energy. It often conveys a sense of exuberance and enthusiasm that is infectious. People might use the term 'perkiest' to highlight someone's upbeat attitude or spirited nature, especially in a social or casual context. This word is often associated with a sense of happiness and positivity.

Synonyms

animated, cheerful, lively, spirited, vibrant

Examples of usage

  • She is the perkiest person in our office.
  • The kids were the perkiest bunch at the party.
  • His perkiest attitude really brightened the room.

Translations

Translations of the word "perkiest" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mais alegre

🇮🇳 सबसे खुश

🇩🇪 am lebhaftesten

🇮🇩 paling ceria

🇺🇦 найбадьоріший

🇵🇱 najweselszy

🇯🇵 最も陽気な

🇫🇷 le plus enjoué

🇪🇸 el más alegre

🇹🇷 en neşeli

🇰🇷 가장 쾌활한

🇸🇦 الأكثر بهجة

🇨🇿 nejveselejší

🇸🇰 najveselší

🇨🇳 最快乐的

🇸🇮 najveseljših

🇮🇸 gleðilegast

🇰🇿 ең қуанышты

🇬🇪 ყველაზე მხიარული

🇦🇿 ən şən

🇲🇽 el más alegre

Etymology

The word 'perkiest' is a superlative form of the adjective 'perky', which originated from the late 19th century. The term 'perky' likely derived from the word 'perk', meaning to raise or become more spirited. It may also have been influenced by similar words such as 'prick' or 'perch', suggesting a sense of being uplifting or buoyant. Over time, 'perky' became associated with a cheerful demeanor, leading to the coining of 'perkiest' to denote the most cheerful or lively state. It is often used in informal contexts to describe both people and their attitudes.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #43,423, 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.