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Definitions

bucked

[buhkt] / bʌkt /
ADJECTIVE
cheerful
Synonyms
STRONGEST
animated bright buoyant cheery chipper chirpy effervescent enthusiastic good-natured happy jaunty jolly joyful lighthearted lively merry optimistic peppy perky pleasant rosy sanguine sunny upbeat
WEAK
airy blithe bouncy contented enlivening full of pep gay glad gladsome good-humored hearty high hilarious hopeful in good spirits in high spirits jocund roseate snappy sparkling sprightly up vivacious winsome zappy zingy zippy
Antonyms
STRONGEST
apathetic cloudy depressed depressing down dull gloomy heavy-hearted hopeless inactive lethargic lifeless not happy pale pessimistic sad serious sorrowful unenthusiastic unhappy upset
WEAK
cheerless grave heavy melancholy

Example Sentences

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The Hong Kong firm, which also runs Joe Tsai’s family office, has bucked the tough fundraising environment.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 21, 2026

It also bucked the trend that normally means horror films don't perform well at award ceremonies.

From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026

A number of stocks in its portfolio bucked the selloff Friday.

From Barron's • Mar. 6, 2026

Though not a figure skater, Alysa Liu’s father, Arthur Liu, has bucked tradition in his own way: He is a single father by choice.

From Slate • Feb. 23, 2026

I bucked every single stereotype of the media depictions of Muslims.

From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad