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Definition of Perkily
1. Adverb. In a perky manner. "Stuck perkily, like a bustle on a woman's skirt"
Definition of Perkily
1. Adverb. In a perky manner. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Perkily
1. perky [adv] - See also: perky
Lexicographical Neighbors of Perkily
Literary usage of Perkily
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Italy: Handbook for Travellers by Karl Baedeker (Firm) (1900)
"In the centre a marble table with antique supports, at which Si. Gregory is said
to have entertained twelve poor perkily. ..."
2. Contemporary Portraits by Frank Harris (1920)
""It can't be helped," he said perkily, "it'll have to go on then: it'll have to
go on." I shrugged my shoulders; wilful man must have his way. ..."
3. The Century Illustrated Monthly Magazine by Roy J. Friedman Mark Twain Collection (Library of Congress) (1913)
"Thrilled with astonishment at the White Linen Nurse's apparent stupidity, she
straightened up perkily, with inordinately sparkling eyes. ..."
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