pert Synonyms & Antonyms
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Pert as an Adjective
Attractive.
Well-formed; shapely.
pert breasts
Lively; alert and cheerful; bright.
Especially of children or social inferiors: cheeky, impertinent.
Open; evident; unhidden.
Clever.
(of a person) Attractive.
(of a part of the body) Well-formed, shapely.
pert breasts
Open; evident; unhidden; apert.
Pert as a Verb
To behave with pertness; to misbehave.
To behave with pertness.
Pert as a Noun
An impudent person.
Pert in a Sentence
pert breasts
Word Forms & Grammar
pert (comparative perter, superlative pertest)
pert (third-person singular simple present perts, present participle perting, simple past and past participle perted)
pert (plural perts)
Words That Rhyme With Pert
Origin of Pert
From Middle English pert, perte, aphetic form of apert.[1]
Pert at a Glance
| Part of speech | adjective, verb, noun |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /pɜːt/ |
| Meaning | Attractive |
| Plural | perts |
| Comparative / superlative | perter, pertest |
| Verb forms | perts, perting, perted |
Common Questions About Pert
Is pert an adjective or a verb?
Pert is mainly used as an adjective, but it can also be used as a verb and a noun.
What is the plural of pert?
The plural of pert is perts.
What is the past tense of pert?
The past tense of pert is perted. The present participle is perting.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of pert?
The comparative form is perter and the superlative form is pertest.