pert | Definition of pert

Synonyms and Antonyms of pert

1 having much high-spirited energy and movement

a pert girl who is a member of the cheerleading squad

Synonyms of pert

active, airy, animate, animated, bouncing, brisk, energetic, frisky, gay, jaunty, jazzy, kinetic, lively, mettlesome, peppy, perky, pizzazzy (or pizazzy), racy, snappy, spanking, sparky, spirited, sprightly, springy, vital, vivacious, zippy

Words Related to pert

dapper, dashing, spiffy

agog, alert, awake, open-eyed, up, wide-awake

agile, nimble, spry

bright, buoyant, cheerful, chipper, chirpy, chirrupy, effervescent, sparkly, upbeat

eager, enthusiastic, keen

frolicsome, impish, pixieish, playful

boisterous, bubbly, ebullient, exuberant, high-spirited

high-strung, nervous, skittish

Phrases Synonymous with pert

Near Antonyms of pert

indolent, lazy, unambitious

inert, lethargic, sleepy, sluggish, tired, torpid, weary

apathetic, impassive, phlegmatic, stolid

boring, dull, irksome, tedious

Antonyms of pert

dead, inactive, inanimate, lackadaisical, languid, languishing, languorous, leaden, lifeless, limp, listless, spiritless, vapid

2 making light of something usually regarded as serious or sacred

a pert retort that irritated the teacher

Synonyms of pert

cute, facetious, flip, flippant, smart, smart-aleck, smart-alecky, smart-ass, smart-assed, smarty-pants, wise, wiseass

Words Related to pert

flighty, frivolous

cheeky, cocky, fresh, impertinent, impish, impudent, mischievous, playful, roguish, sassy, saucy, waggish

disrespectful, rude

breezy, casual, glib, inappropriate, thoughtless

Near Antonyms of pert

grave, serious, sober, solemn, somber (or sombre)

Antonyms of pert

earnest, sincere

3 sharp and pleasantly stimulating to the mind or senses

a pert suggestion for a truly original marketing campaign

Synonyms of pert

piquant, poignant, pungent, salty, savory (also savoury), zesty, zingy

Words Related to pert

fiery, gingery, hot, peppery, vinegary

biting, bitter, cutting, mordant, trenchant

animating, energizing, enlightening, exciting,