briskly
Americanadverb
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in a quick, active, or vigorous way.
Health experts recommend walking briskly for at least 30 minutes a day.
Faroese music seems to sell briskly in Iceland.
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in a sharp and stimulating way.
The wind was blowing briskly as we started out on our early morning hike.
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in an abrupt or curt way.
When we finally finished eating, the irritated guards briskly yanked away our trays and stormed out.
Etymology
Origin of briskly
Example Sentences
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He got off the train and walked briskly towards Whitehall.
From BBC ● Oct. 20, 2026
Consumer sentiment surveys paint a bleak picture right now, but consumers are spending briskly.
From Barron's ● Oct. 2, 2026
Homes are selling less briskly than they did in years past, as high prices and elevated mortgage rates make homeownership expensive.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 25, 2026
She nudged the anxious calf to her side and they trotted briskly away.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 8, 2026
“The best exercise in the world,” she said briskly, “the bishop and I walk a lot.”
From "Rebecca" by Daphne du Maurier
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