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   Brisk

   /brisk/

   

   adjective

   • 1. active, fast, and energetic: "a good brisk walk" Similar quickrapidfastswiftspeedyfleet-footedhastyhurriedurgentenergeticlivelyvigoroussharpagilenimblesprysprightlyspiritedinformal:nippysnappyrare:alacritousbusybustlinglivelyactivevibranthecticgoodOpposite sluggishslowquiet
   • ▪ sharp or abrupt: "the brisk, dismissive nod of her head" Similar no-nonsensedecisivebusinesslikebrusqueabruptshortsharpcurtcrispblunttersesnappysnappishgruffrudediscourteousuncivil
   • ▪ (of the weather or wind) cold but fresh and enlivening: "the sea was shimmering and heaving beneath the brisk breeze" Similar bracingfreshcrispinvigoratingrefreshingrevivingstimulatingrousingenliveningexhilaratingenergizingrestorativetonicvitalizinghealthfulhealth-givingsharpbitingkeenchillycoldinformal:nippy

   Word Origin late 16th century: probably from French brusque (see brusque).

   Derivatives

   • 1. briskness noun

   Scrabble Points: 11

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   quick and full of energy, and only saying what is necessary: In the office, he was brisk and businesslike. used to describe a situation in which there is a lot of activity: Oil prices added over 2% in brisk trading yesterday. American manufacturing was doing brisk business last month.

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   Brisk is one of those delightful words that sounds like what it means: quick, lively, bracing, and refreshing. There's nothing like a brisk walk in the morning to get the blood flowing and the spirit ready for the day. Anything brisk is happening quickly but not too fast.

4. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishbrisk adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   Definition of brisk adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

5. www.thefreedictionary.com › briskBrisk - definition of brisk by The Free Dictionary

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   1. Marked by speed, liveliness, and vigor; energetic: had a brisk walk in the park. 2. Keen or sharp in speech or manner: a brisk greeting. 3. Stimulating and invigorating: a brisk wind. 4. Pleasantly zestful: a brisk tea. [ Probably of Scandinavian origin .] brisk′ly adv. brisk′ness n.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishBRISK definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   4 days ago · 3 meanings: 1. lively and quick; vigorous 2. invigorating or sharp 3. to enliven; make or become brisk.... Click for more definitions.

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   Quick in manner or movement; energetic. A brisk pace. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Cool, dry, and bracing. Brisk air. Webster's New World. Pungent, keen, sharp, etc. A brisk taste, a brisk tone of voice. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Stimulating and invigorating. A brisk wind. American Heritage. Similar definitions.

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   Brisk definition: quick and active; lively. See examples of BRISK used in a sentence.