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   brisk

   /brɪsk/

   adjective

   • 1. active and energetic: "a good brisk walk" Similar quickrapidfastswiftspeedyfleet-footedhastyhurriedurgentenergeticlivelyvigoroussharpagilenimblesprysprightlyspiritedinformal:nippysnappyrare:alacritousbusybustlinglivelyactivevibranthecticgoodOpposite sluggishslowquiet
   • ▪ showing a wish to deal with things quickly; slightly brusque: "she adopted a brisk, businesslike tone" Similar no-nonsensedecisivebusinesslikebrusqueabruptshortsharpcurtcrispblunttersesnappysnappishgruffrudediscourteousuncivil
   • ▪ (of wind or the weather) cold but pleasantly invigorating: "the sea was shimmering and heaving beneath the brisk breeze" Similar bracingfreshcrispinvigoratingrefreshingrevivingstimulatingrousingenliveningexhilaratingenergizingrestorativetonicvitalizinghealthfulhealth-givingsharpbitingkeenchillycoldinformal:nippy

   verb

   • 1. quicken something: "Mary brisked up her pace"

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

   Derivatives

   • 1. briskness noun

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   What does brisk mean?

   • BRISK definition: 1. quick, energetic, and active: 2. quick, energetic, and active: 3. quick, energetic, and…. Learn more.

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   What is a brisk activity?

   • A brisk activity or action is done quickly and in an energetic way. Taking a brisk walk can often induce a feeling of well-being. The horse broke into a brisk trot. Eve walked briskly down the corridor to her son's room. With determined briskness, Amy stood up and put their cups back on the tray.

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   What does briskness mean?

   • Define briskness. briskness synonyms, briskness pronunciation, briskness translation, English dictionary definition of briskness. adj. brisk·er , brisk·est 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...

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   What is a synonym for 'brisk'?

   • To find a synonym for 'brisk', try making or becoming brisk; liven up. This passage is not directly related to the synonym for 'brisk', but it does mention the word 'brisk' and its meaning.

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   Brisk means quick, energetic, and active, or businesslike and lively. Learn how to use brisk in different contexts, such as walking, speaking, or trading, with synonyms and examples.

   • English (US)

     adjective. uk / brɪsk / us. Add to word list. quick and full...

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     brisk definicja: 1. quick, energetic, and active: 2. quick,...

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     BRISK translate: 輕快的，生氣勃勃的. Learn more in the Cambridge...

   • Brisket

     BRISKET definition: 1. meat from the chest of a cow 2. meat...

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     brisk translate: enèrgic. Learn more in the Cambridge...

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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.

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   brisk. adjective. /brɪsk/ (comparative brisker, superlative briskest) quick; busy. a brisk walk. to set off at a brisk pace. Ice-cream vendors were doing a brisk trade (= selling a lot of ice cream). We went for a brisk walk before lunch. Want to learn more?

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