Antonyms for pert
pɜrtpert

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1. pertadjective

   Antonyms:
   modest, retiring, bashful, demure, staid

   Synonyms:
   flippant, saucy, impudent, forward

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1. impertinent, irreverent, pert, saucyadjective

   characterized by a lightly pert and exuberant quality

   "a certain irreverent gaiety and ease of manner"

   Antonyms:
   spiritless

   Synonyms:
   immaterial, irreverent, impudent, godless, sassy, overbold, orthogonal, wise, impertinent, smart, saucy, extraneous, fresh

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1. pertadjective

   Synonyms:
   sprightly, dapper, nimble, forward, bold, saucy, malapert

How to use pert in a sentence?

1. Butler:

   All smatterers are more brisk and pert Than those who understand an art; As little sparkles shine more bright Than glowing coals that gave them light.

2. Edith Sitwell:

   Vulgarity is, in reality, nothing but a modern, chic, pert descendant of the goddess Dullness.

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