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pertly

/ˈpɜːrt.li/

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adverb

C2formalcommon/ˈpɜːrt.li/

An adverb meaning 'in a boldly or impudently lively manner' or 'with saucy or impertinent confidence.' It often describes behavior that is cheeky, brisk, or jaunty, sometimes with a hint of disrespect.

ruНаречие, означающее 'дерзко-бодрым образом' или 'с нахальной или непочтительной уверенностью'. Часто описывает поведение, которое является развязным, оживлённым или бойким, иногда с оттенком неуважения.esAdverbio que significa 'con elegancia viva y desenvuelta' o 'con una confianza atrevida o descarada'. Describe a menudo un comportamiento vivaz, gallardo o impertinente, a veces con un dejo de falta de respeto.frAdverbe signifiant 'd'une manière effrontément alerte' ou 'avec une assurance impertinente ou irrévérencieuse'. Décrit souvent un comportement désinvolte, vif ou éveillé, parfois avec une pointe d'irrespect.deAdverb, das ein freches, vorlautes oder naseweises Verhalten beschreibt, oft mit betont munterer oder vorwitziger Selbstsicherheit.ptAdvérbio que significa de maneira atrevida e animada, ou com uma confiança insolente ou desrespeitosa. Costuma descrever um comportamento desenvolto, vivaz ou petulante, às vezes com um toque de desrespeito.zh副词,表示以大胆活泼或厚颜无礼、不恭的自信方式行事;常形容举止放肆、轻快或俏皮,有时带有不敬的意味。arظرف يعني التصرف بجرأة وحيوية أو بثقة وقحة وغير محترمة. يصف غالبًا سلوكًا متطاولًا أو نشيطًا أو متحذلقًا، وأحيانًا بلمسة من قلة الاحترام.

  1. In an impudent or impertinent manner C1 formal

    Behaving in a bold, cheeky, or disrespectful way, often with a touch of confidence.

    • She pertly answered back to the teacher, earning a scolding.
    • The child pertly refused to follow the instructions.
    • He pertly commented on the manager's decision, surprising everyone.

    ruДерзкоesCon descarofrde manière effrontéedeFrechptAtrevidamentezh无礼地arبوقاحة

    Synonyms: brazenlycheekilyflippantlyfreshlyimpertinentlyimpudentlyinsolentlysaucily

    Antonyms: courteouslydeferentiallyhumblypolitelyrespectfully

  • more pertly comparative form
  • most pertly superlative form