peppy

Bouncy and energetic

Peppy means lively, energetic, and cheerful.

A peppy person radiates enthusiasm; a peppy song has an upbeat tempo that makes you want to move.

The word suggests buoyant, bouncy energy rather than intensity: She gave a peppy introduction, The commercial featured peppy music.

Sometimes used dismissively for forced cheerfulness.

energetic

lively

Animated and energetic

dynamic · exuberant · sprightly · vigorous · zippy · bouncy · brisk · enthusiastic · frisky · spunky

bubbly

effervescent

Fizzing with gas bubbles

giggly · ebullient · giddy · frothy · talkative · excitable · irrepressible · playful · sociable · outgoing

cheerful

upbeat

Cheerfully optimistic

joyful · lighthearted · merry · gleeful · jovial · buoyant · blithe · carefree · genial · contented

music

uptempo

Musically brisk

brisk · bouncy · toe-tapping · rhythmic · jaunty · jazzy · swing · tempo · beat · groove

Categories
Opposites
energy level

peppylethargic

Lacking energy or alertness

sluggish · tired · listless · exhausted · torpid

enthusiasm and spirit

peppydull

Lacking edge or interest

lifeless · apathetic · spiritless · lackluster · flat

Phrases
Family

pepper, pep, peppered, peppery, peppiness, peppering, peppier, peppiest, pepperiness

Familiarity
Top 100,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Abstract · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated G