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brisk

[ brisk ]

adjective

, brisk·er, brisk·est.
  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. I was surprised by her rather brisk tone.



verb (used with or without object)

, brisked, brisk·ing.
  1. to make or become brisk; liven (often followed by up ).

brisk

/ brɪsk /

adjective

  1. lively and quick; vigorous

    trade was brisk

    a brisk walk

  2. invigorating or sharp

    brisk weather

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

verb

  1. often foll by up to enliven; make or become brisk
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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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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