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pertly

/purt/US // pɜrt //UK // (pɜːt) //

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adj.形容词 adjective
  1. 1

    pert·er, pert·est.

    • : boldly forward in speech or behavior; impertinent; saucy.
    • : jaunty and stylish; chic; natty.
    • : lively; sprightly; in good health.
    • : Obsolete. clever.

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Examples

  • They scurried down a long, dismal lane toward a low-lying range of hills pertly wooded with bald patches of barren earth and rock.

  • "I wish we might see the presentation," interrupted a maid, pertly, her longing eyes straying to the bright lights afar.

  • But our camp wouldnt hold a picnic, at any rate, spoke Grace pertly.

  • “Yes, if it is a miracle to touch a switch,” she answered pertly.

  • "As he paints, I suppose, you mean," pertly rejoined Mrs. Gruyère.