brisk

American  

[brisk] / brɪsk /

adjective

brisker, briskest

1. quick and active; lively.

   brisk trading;

   a brisk walk.

   Synonyms:

   alert, energetic, spry

   Antonyms:

   languid

2. sharp and stimulating: brisk wind.

   brisk weather;

   brisk wind.

3. (of liquors) effervescing vigorously.

   brisk cider.

4. abrupt; curt.

   I was surprised by her rather brisk tone.

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verb (used with or without object)

brisked, brisking

1. to make or become brisk; liven (often followed byup ).

brisk British  

/ brɪsk /

adjective

1. lively and quick; vigorous

   a brisk walk

   trade was brisk

2. invigorating or sharp

   brisk weather

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verb

1. (often foll by up) to enliven; make or become brisk

Other Word Forms

• briskly adverb
• briskness noun

Etymology

Origin of brisk

First recorded in 1580–90; of uncertain origin

Example Sentences

Policy decisions can pull yields in different directions, particularly when geopolitical events are moving at a brisk clip.

From MarketWatch

But at times the strain of keeping up the brisk timing of the movie to fill two hours of stage time on essentially a single set results in comic vamping.

From The Wall Street Journal

By Wednesday, the UK will be dominated by cold, brisk north to north-west winds, reaching gale force in places.

From BBC

AI assistants that can handle work and everyday personal tasks, all powered by brisk English-language commands that require zero coding knowledge, are rapidly defining phase two of the AI boom.

From The Wall Street Journal

The resulting volume is a brisk, engaging read that avoids hagiography.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• energetic
• lively
• quick
• speedy
• spry
• vigorous