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brisk
[ brisk ]
adjective
, brisk·er, brisk·est.
- quick and active; lively:
brisk trading;
a brisk walk.
Synonyms: alert, energetic, spry
Antonyms: languid
- sharp and stimulating: brisk wind.
brisk weather;
brisk wind.
- (of liquors) effervescing vigorously:
brisk cider.
I was surprised by her rather brisk tone.
verb (used with or without object)
, brisked, brisk·ing.
- to make or become brisk; liven (often followed by up ).
brisk
/ brɪsk /
adjective
- lively and quick; vigorous
trade was brisk
a brisk walk
- invigorating or sharp
brisk weather
verb
- often foll by up to enliven; make or become brisk
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Derived Forms
- ˈbriskly, adverb
- ˈbriskness, noun
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Other Words From
- brisk·ly adverb
- brisk·ness noun
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Word History and Origins
Origin of brisk1
First recorded in 1580–90; of uncertain origin
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Word History and Origins
Origin of brisk1
C16: probably variant of brusque
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