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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Demand has since perked up slightly, with the current going rate on the secondary market for a “Girl” hovering around $1 million, he said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 17, 2026

Sales of gold bars have perked up amid the dip in gold prices, but customers overall are still cautious, according to Hong.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 8, 2026

A lady in a pink track suit and matching headphones next to me perked up, probably wondering if some meme-worthy security meltdown was about to unfold.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 3, 2026

Agents in metropolitan areas across the nation say buyer demand perked up this month.

From Barron's • Jan. 15, 2026

Searchlight waited too—ears perked up, eyes alert, legs slightly bent, ready to spring forward.

From "Stone Fox" by John Reynolds Gardiner

perked up

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