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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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Kelly, her head ever in her finances, perked up and said she was familiar with the asset-management company.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 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

They perked up when they heard there was a good mall nearby.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 6, 2026

The market for initial public offerings has perked up this year after a sluggish 2024.

From Barron's • Nov. 14, 2025

Lamar perked up and said, “Callie got sent to the corner today.”

From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly