briskly

American  

[brisk-lee] / ˈbrɪsk li /

adverb

1. 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.

2. in a sharp and stimulating way.

   The wind was blowing briskly as we started out on our early morning hike.

3. in an abrupt or curt way.

   When we finally finished eating, the irritated guards briskly yanked away our trays and stormed out.

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Etymology

Origin of briskly

brisk ( def. ) + -ly

Example Sentences

"What are you going to have? A lolly?" she was filmed saying, briskly.

From BBC

Office workers probably circulate documents more briskly than ever, but most of today’s action involves electronic distribution of PDFs.

From The Wall Street Journal

Following her lead, I tuck my arms over my chest, hands in armpits, and we move briskly into the water together.

From The Wall Street Journal

The 2020 Paris Masters champion began briskly on the vast centre court of the event's new La Defense Arena home, claiming the opening set in under half-an-hour.

From Barron's

Then, after indicating a 16-hour time jump, the video shows Sanders walking briskly, if perhaps a little gingerly, through the Buffaloes’ indoor practice facility.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• nimbly
• rapidly
• vigorously