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

Tom Banton added impetus with a brisk 29 off 15 balls, including three fours and two sixes.

From Barron's

If Copilot sales were brisk, that growth rate would likely be accelerating.

From Barron's

The brisk southeast winds will also blow the snow around reducing visibility.

From BBC

South Korea is set to report strong export growth for January on brisk semiconductor demand and more working days, with trade data due out on Sunday.

From The Wall Street Journal

While Storm Ingrid will affect south-western parts of England, for the rest of the UK, we will start to see a brisk south-east to easterly wind.

From BBC

Related Words

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