perking
Starting to brighten
Perking is the present participle of perk, carrying its meanings of becoming more lively or alert, or making something more attractive or interesting.
Coffee perks when it brews in a percolator, bubbling up through the grounds.
Someone perks up when their mood or energy improves: She was tired until the good news came, then she started perking up.
To perk something up is to enliven it: Fresh flowers were perking up the room.
Perceive sound attentively
- alertWarning or watchfulness
- attentionFocused mental awareness
- prick upRaise alertly
- curiousEager to learn
interested · attentive · hearing · sound · notice · awareness · tuned in · heads up
Steeped or fermented drink
- aromaPleasant distinctive smell
- espressoConcentrated pressurized brew
- filterPorous separation device
- grindCrush into particles
beans · roast · drip · pour-over · French press · steep · grounds · barista
Become conscious again
- stimulateProvoke into activity
- arouseTo stimulate or excite
- sharpenMake keener or finer
- quickenTo accelerate or animate
energize · boost · jolt · spark · galvanize · activate · kickstart · clear-headed
Increase luminosity or cheer
- enlivenMake more spirited
- animateGive life to
- awakenRouse from slumber
- reviveRestore consciousness or vigor
rejuvenate · invigorate · refresh · reawaken · resuscitate · reanimate · come alive · rally
listen
Perceive sound attentively
curious · interested · attentive · hearing · sound · notice · awareness · tuned in · heads up
brew
Steeped or fermented drink
grind · beans · roast · drip · pour-over · French press · steep · grounds · barista · cappuccino
wake up
Become conscious again
quicken · energize · boost · jolt · spark · galvanize · activate · kickstart · clear-headed · attentive
brighten
Increase luminosity or cheer
revive · rejuvenate · invigorate · refresh · reawaken · resuscitate · reanimate · come alive · rally · bounce back
brighten up
Make lighter or happier
lighten · hearten · encourage · pep up · liven up · smile · optimism · mood boost · sunny disposition · good spirits
- perking upBecoming more animated
- perking up one's earsBecoming auditorily attentive