perk up
Snap out of it
Perk up means to become more lively, alert, or cheerful—or to make something so: She perked up when she heard the news, A fresh coat of paint would perk up the room.
The phrase suggests a rising from a drooped or sluggish state, like ears pricking forward or posture straightening.
Methylxanthine stimulant compound
- coffeeBrewed bean beverage
- teaSteeped leaf beverage
- stimulateProvoke into activity
- awakenRouse from slumber
activate · boost · pep · zing · lively · vitalize · revitalize · animate
Raise in quality
- rallyGathering for a cause
- reboundReturn after deflection
- bounce backRecover from difficulty
- come aroundChange one's position
revive · recuperate · mend · strengthen · stabilize · turn around · get better · regain
Support spurring continued effort
- hopeDesire for good outcomes
- optimismTendency to expect good
- moraleGroup emotional well-being
- cheerfulnessState of bright spirits
enthusiasm · inspiration · motivation · confidence · spirit · positivity · joy · happiness
caffeine
Methylxanthine stimulant compound
awaken · activate · boost · pep · zing · lively · vitalize · revitalize · animate · invigorate
improve
Raise in quality
- rallyGathering for a cause
- reboundReturn after deflection
- bounce backRecover from difficulty
come around · revive · recuperate · mend · strengthen · stabilize · turn around · get better · regain · restore
encouragement
Support spurring continued effort
cheerfulness · enthusiasm · inspiration · motivation · confidence · spirit · positivity · joy · happiness · buoyancy
cheerful
Pleasantly bright in mood
lighten · sunny · radiant · gleam · twinkle · sparkle · shine · vivid · warm · hopeful
- encouragementencourage, encouraging, praises, hang in there, supports
- alertnessalert, alertness, attentive, vigilance, vigilant
- lightenbrighten, bleach, fade, whiten, illuminate
- Attention phrasespay attention, watch out, look out, keep an eye on, all ears
- intensifyintensify, boost, amplify, escalate, enhance
- risingrise, arise, ascend, climb, soar