chirpy

adjective

Definition of chirpynext
as in perky

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Recent Examples of chirpy And Ben Ahlers, who plays Happy, comes of course with that actor’s famously warm smile and chirpy demeanor, slowly worn down here before your eyes, as the permissible frolics of youth turn into the stasis of one going nowhere. — Chris Jones, Chicago Tribune, 10 Apr. 2026 Chipmunk flows and equally chirpy beats bridge the gap between the Florida fast movement, Detroit cloud rap, and the hazier elements of New York’s young alternative scenes. — Benny Sun, Pitchfork, 22 Dec. 2025 Longtime fans will note how Cabin in the Sky’s volley of chirpy melodies, callbacks to old-school roller-skating and quirky skits featuring Saturday Night Live’s Jay Pharaoh evokes past De La fare like De La Soul Is Dead. — Mosi Reeves, Rolling Stone, 25 Nov. 2025 The only real attempt in this episode to describe the difficulty of Maia’s position as Tallulah’s manager comes from Maia’s chirpy co-worker (Lauren Holt, a treat every time). — Caroline Framke, Vulture, 10 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for chirpy
Recent Examples of Synonyms for chirpy
  1. perky
  2. vivacious
  3. sprightly
  4. optimistic
  5. jaunty
  6. lively
  7. lilting
  8. animated
Adjective
  • Rubin sets the tone with a lead turn that’s perky but not quirky, expansively emotional but not mopey, and the rest of the cast similarly pitch their performances somewhere just north of naturalistic but south of soapy.
    — Angie Han, HollywoodReporter, 4 Aug. 2026
  • Republicans use metaphor to turn unpopular policies into perky catchphrases, leaving Democrats bewildered.
    — Richard Yanowitch, Mercury News, 29 July 2026
Definition of perky
Adjective
  • And thanks to her puppeteer Frank Oz, who performed the character from early in her history until the beginning of the aughts, her highly romantic and vivacious personality came to life.
    — Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Dolly was colorful and vivacious and unapologetic, and had more than a bit of drag queen in her.
    — Kevin Rector, Los Angeles Times, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of vivacious
Adjective
  • With the sprightly energy of a schoolboy, Jean-Paul Doron bounds into an empty creek, his red suede shoes scraping pale rocks.
    — Dominique Soguel, Christian Science Monitor, 14 Aug. 2026
  • The downsides are the higher cost, a heavier weight and a less sprightly bounce.
    — BestReviews, Mercury News, 24 July 2026
Definition of sprightly
Adjective
  • Demographic experts are cautiously optimistic about the new scheme, which appears to offer more sustained and holistic support for families.
    — Angelica Ang, Fortune, 30 Aug. 2026
  • The 192-mile electric figure is reported as CLTC, which is China's relatively optimistic test cycle.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of optimistic
Adjective
  • The dogs have a jaunty gait and are always up for a walk around the block.
    — Maddie Rhodes, USA Today, 28 July 2026
  • Active cooling flaps adorn the shapely nose, and there’s a jaunty active decklid spoiler.
    — Lawrence Ulrich, Robb Report, 15 July 2026
Definition of jaunty
Adjective
  • In this case, the filings contain screen grabs of text messages and other communications that seem very …lively.
    — Dominic Patten, Deadline, 26 Aug. 2026
  • This season there has been no shortage of excitement or panic after a lively opening weekend.
    — Michael Cox, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of lively
Adjective
  • For edible souvenirs, don’t miss Carosello Pasta, a specialty grocer and pastificio (Italy’s lilting word for pasta factory) that sources Midwest grains to craft pasta of every shape and shade.
    — Stacey Brugeman, Midwest Living, 27 Aug. 2026
  • La Vierge de Fer contrasts the delicate fruit and a lily note with the screech of cold metal, sparkling aldehydes, and lilting sandalwood.
    — Ariel Wodarcyk, InStyle, 3 Aug. 2026
Definition of lilting
Adjective
  • The critically and commercially adored animated series from creators Amber Noizumi and Michael Green will return for season 2 in January, according to a new teaser that sees the comeback of Mizu (Maya Erskine) on her travels in London.
    — Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Aug. 2026
  • The animated family adventure should dig up about $20 million for Paramount through the weekend.
    — Jack Dunn, Variety, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of animated

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