Synonyms for pertly
- adverb
Most common
Definitions
- adv. 1
In a manner that is lively or high-spirited
Example sentences
- freshly Tom spilled coffee on his freshly laundered shirt.
- impudently The child glared impudently at its mother.
- impertinently She raised her head impertinently.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| pertly | rising | |
| freshly | rising | |
| impudently | steady | |
| impertinently | steady | |
| saucily | rising |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 7 letters
- freshly2, saucily
- 10 letters
- impudently
- 13 letters
- impertinently
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (freshly2 = 2 syllables).