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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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Close nervously said her name and Wooden immediately perked up.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 6, 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

Home purchase loan applications measured by the Mortgage Bankers Association perked up last week, while agents told Barron’s that buyer interest is picking up earlier in the season than it typically does.

From Barron's • Jan. 19, 2026

Agents in metropolitan areas across the nation say buyer demand perked up this month.

From Barron's • Jan. 15, 2026

I perked up until I got a closer look at it.

From "The Evolution of Calpurnia Tate" by Jacqueline Kelly

perked up

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