perked

[pɜːkt]

perked Definition

• 1. became more cheerful, lively, or interesting
• 2. raised to a more alert and attentive position

Using perked: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "perked" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The coffee perked me up.

• Example

  She perked at the sound of his voice.

• Example

  The flowers perked up the room.

• Example

  He perked up when he heard the news.

perked Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for perked

• animated
• lifted
• improved
• brightened up
• cheered up

Antonyms for perked

• depressed
• dulled
• lowered

Phrases with perked

• perk up one's ears

  to become suddenly very interested in something that one has heard

  Example

  I perked up my ears when I heard them talking about my favorite band.

• perk up the conversation

  to make a conversation more lively or interesting

  Example

  She tried to perk up the conversation by telling a funny story.

• perk up the economy

  to improve the economy

  Example

  The government is trying to perk up the economy by investing in infrastructure.

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Summary: perked in Brief

'Perked' [pɜːkt] means becoming more cheerful, lively, or interesting, or being raised to a more alert and attentive position. It can be used to describe a person's mood, the atmosphere of a place, or even the state of the economy. Examples include 'The coffee perked me up' and 'She perked at the sound of his voice.' 'Perked' can also be used in phrases like 'perk up one's ears,' which means to become suddenly interested in something one has heard.