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perked up

ADJECTIVE

convalescent

Synonyms

STRONG

ambulatory healing mending rallying strengthening

WEAK

discharged dismissed gaining strength getting better getting over something getting well on the mend past crisis recovering rejuvenated rejuvenating released restored

Antonyms

WEAK

failing faltering regressing sickly weak worsening

Example Sentences

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Stock futures perked up slightly, and the S&P 500 and Nasdaq both rose early in the session before the selloff took hold.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

Close nervously said her name and Wooden immediately perked up.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 2026

When pitching a TV show around Hollywood a few years ago, I saw the ways media executives’ eyes perked up with approval when I mentioned Chinatown as a setting.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 12, 2026

Home sales perked up in February, the National Association of Realtors said Tuesday, while January’s reading was revised higher.

From Barron's • Mar. 11, 2026

Why, he’s right, thought Ralph, perked up by Gordon’s support.

From "Ralph S. Mouse" by Beverly Cleary

perked up

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