perky
Example Sentences
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Storey said staff who were told to observe Gedel through the hatch in his cell door commented on "his perky demeanour".
From BBC • May 7, 2026
To those viewers, she was indistinguishable from Laura Petrie, everybody’s favorite perky wife on “The Dick Van Dyke Show,” and they couldn’t get over the thought of Laura divorcing Van Dyke’s charming, devoted Rob.
From Salon • Jan. 31, 2026
Palacio and its film adaptation, which featured Julia Roberts, the musical captures the perky and heartfelt spirit of the book.
From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 31, 2025
But, Jason was going to be alright: the vet said, aside from mild dehydration, the dog was already back to his fluffy, perky self.
From Barron's • Dec. 2, 2025
The maid lays pressed chicken on our plates, tops it with a perky dollop of mayonnaisey dressing, and we all smile, glad for the mood breaker.
From "The Help" by Kathryn Stockett
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