noun
- plural of peartness; the quality or state of being peart (lively, cheerful, or sprightly)
Usage: archaic or dialectal; chiefly British
Examples
- The old folk tales spoke of the peartnesses of youth.
- Despite her age, she maintained a certain peartness in her manner.
- The peartnesses of the dancers delighted the audience.
- He admired the peartness of her wit and conversation.