Perk up
verb
To become or make more lively or cheerful.
She perked up when she heard the good news
Often appears as...
- perk up my mood
- perk up a bit
verb
To improve or cause improvement, particularly in appearance.
A fresh coat of paint will really perk up this old house
Often appears as...
- perk up the appearance
- perk up the room
verb
To become or make more lively or cheerful.
She perked up when she heard the good news
Often appears as...
- perk up my mood
- perk up a bit
verb
To improve or cause improvement, particularly in appearance.
A fresh coat of paint will really perk up this old house
Often appears as...
- perk up the appearance
- perk up the room
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Uplift
Use 'perk up' to describe a quick, positive change in someone's emotions.
After receiving the gift, his spirits perked up.
Pro Tip 2/3Temporary Effect
'Perk up' often implies a temporary or short-term improvement in mood.
I perked up after the coffee, but I was soon tired again.
Pro Tip 3/3Subtle Energy
It suggests a subtle or gentle increase in liveliness, not an extreme one.
The puppy perked up when it saw its owner.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Uplift
Use 'perk up' to describe a quick, positive change in someone's emotions.
After receiving the gift, his spirits perked up.
Pro Tip 2/3Temporary Effect
'Perk up' often implies a temporary or short-term improvement in mood.
I perked up after the coffee, but I was soon tired again.
Pro Tip 3/3Subtle Energy
It suggests a subtle or gentle increase in liveliness, not an extreme one.
The puppy perked up when it saw its owner.
Pro Tip 1/3Emotional Uplift
Use 'perk up' to describe a quick, positive change in someone's emotions.
After receiving the gift, his spirits perked up.
Pro Tip 2/3Temporary Effect
'Perk up' often implies a temporary or short-term improvement in mood.
I perked up after the coffee, but I was soon tired again.
Pro Tip 3/3Subtle Energy
It suggests a subtle or gentle increase in liveliness, not an extreme one.
The puppy perked up when it saw its owner.
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