peppily

In lively fashion

In a lively, energetic, or cheerful manner.

The adverb describes doing something with bouncy enthusiasm: She peppily greeted each customer at the door.

The word carries a slight suggestion of excessive or performative cheerfulness—someone acting peppily may seem a bit much for the occasion.

lively

bubbly

Fizzy or cheerfully animated

perky · sprightly · bouncy · vivacious · chipper · frisky · frolicsome · sparky · zesty · effervescent

energetic

vigorously

With forceful enthusiasm

spiritedly · exuberantly · zestfully · lustily · robustly · heartily · forcefully · powerfully · snappily · smartly

cheerful

joyfully

With great pleasure

brightly · happily · gaily · blithely · lightheartedly · radiantly · genially · jovially · warmly · good-naturedly

enthusiastic

eagerly

With keen enthusiasm

passionately · ardently · excitedly · zealously · wholeheartedly · earnestly · animatedly · spiritedly · gung-ho · gusto

Opposites
energy level

peppilysluggishly

In a slow, lazy manner

lethargically · torpidly · listlessly · languidly · drowsily

emotional tone

peppilydejectedly

In a disheartened manner

glumly · morosely · despondently · gloomily · miserably

Phrases
Family

peppiness, pepping, peppier, peppiest

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G