peart

[ peert, pyert ]

adjective

, Dialect.

1. lively; brisk; cheerful.

peart

/ pɪət /

adjective

1. dialect.
   lively; spirited; brisk

Derived Forms

• ˈpeartly, adverb
• ˈpeartness, noun

Other Words From

• peartly adverb
• peartness noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of peart¹

First recorded in 1590–1600; variant of pert

Word History and Origins

Origin of peart¹

C15: variant of pert

Example Sentences

Barbara Peart, 76, the voter who questioned Ms. Alsobrooks last week about her chances, said she did so because she was terrified that a Republican could win the seat and flip the Senate, boosting the agenda of former President Donald J. Trump.

From New York Times

“It’s scary because it’s no exaggeration that it’s the most important race in a long time,” Mrs. Peart, a Democrat from Columbia, Md., said.

From New York Times

“We were not meant to have agency over our narratives,” Danae Peart wrote in RiddimStyle Magazine, which covers culture in the Black diaspora.

From New York Times

Rush, formed with Lee’s childhood friend, guitarist Alex Lifeson, ended in January 2020, when Neil Peart, widely heralded as the most skilled drummer in rock, died from an aggressive form of brain cancer.

From Los Angeles Times

Daboll also said left tackle Andrew Thomas, backup tackle Matt Peart, rookie center John Michael Schmitz and linebacker Azeez Ojulari also were not practicing Thursday.

From Seattle Times