Synonyms of perked (up)

perked (up)

verb

past tense of perk (up)

1

as in brightened

to become glad or hopeful

we perked up once the sun came out

Synonyms & Similar Words

• brightened
• cheered (up)
• looked up
• revived
• lightened
• glowed
• bucked up
• encouraged
• livened (up)
• rejoiced
• sparkled
• beamed
• radiated
• heartened
• gladdened

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• darkened
• saddened
• despaired
• desponded
• brooded
• fretted
• moped

2

as in lifted

to move from a lower to a higher place or position

the dog tilts her head and perks up her ears whenever someone speaks to her

Synonyms & Similar Words

• lifted
• raised
• elevated
• jacked (up)
• heightened
• hoisted
• uplifted
• picked up
• upheld
• hiked
• took up
• heaved
• boosted
• hove
• mounted
• craned
• upped
• hefted
• rose
• upraised
• ascended
• reared
• upended

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• dropped
• lowered
• fell
• pushed
• slipped
• descended
• bore
• pressed
• depressed
• plunged
• dipped
• pitched
• sunk
• sank
• submerged