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View usage for: (brɪsk) Word forms: comparative brisker, superlative briskest1. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun]A brisk activity or action is done quickly and in an energetic way. Taking a brisk walk can often induce a feeling of well-being. The horse broke into a brisk trot. Synonyms: quick, lively, energetic, active More Synonyms of brisk briskly adverb [ADVERB with verb] Eve walked briskly down the corridor to her son's room. Synonyms: quickly, smartly, promptly, rapidly More Synonyms of brisk briskness uncountable noun With determined briskness, Amy stood up and put their cups back on the tray. 2. adjectiveIf trade or business is brisk, things are being sold very quickly and a lot of money is being made. [business] Vendors were doing a brisk trade in souvenirs. Its sales had been brisk since July. Synonyms: busy, good, rewarding, lucrative More Synonyms of brisk briskly adverb [ADVERB after verb] A trader said gold sold briskly on the local market. Synonyms: rapidly, quickly, apace [literary], pdq [slang] More Synonyms of brisk 3. adjectiveIf the weather is brisk, it is cold and fresh. ...a typically brisk winter's day on the South Coast. The breeze was cool, brisk and invigorating. Synonyms: invigorating, fresh, biting, sharp More Synonyms of brisk 4. adjectiveSomeone who is brisk behaves in a busy, confident way which shows that they want to get things done quickly. The Chief summoned me downstairs. He was brisk and businesslike. She is noted for her brisk handling of business. briskly adverb [ADVERB with verb] 'Anyhow,' she added briskly, 'it's none of my business.' Synonyms: brusquely, firmly, decisively, incisively More Synonyms of brisk briskness uncountable noun He felt her familiar briskness, and he knew that it was all over. More Synonyms of brisk (brɪsk) adjective1. lively and quick; vigorous a brisk walk trade was brisk 2. invigorating or sharp brisk weather verb3. (often foll by up) to enliven; make or become brisk Derived forms briskly (ˈbriskly) adverb briskness (ˈbriskness) noun Word origin C16: probably variant of brusquebrisk in American English (brɪsk) adjective1. quick in manner or movement; energetic a brisk pace 2. cool, dry, and bracing brisk air 3. pungent, keen, sharp, etc. a brisk taste, a brisk tone of voice 4. active; busy brisk trading SIMILAR WORDS: ˈactive Derived forms briskly (ˈbriskly) adverb briskness (ˈbriskness) noun Word origin < ? Fr brusque, brusque Examples of 'brisk' in a sentencebrisk British English: brisk ADJECTIVE A brisk activity or action is done quickly and in an energetic way. Taking a brisk walk can often induce a feeling of well-being. - American English: brisk
- Brazilian Portuguese: vigoroso
- Chinese: 轻快的
- European Spanish: enérgico
- French: vif
- German: flott
- Italian: svelto
- Japanese: 元気のよい
- Korean: 활기찬
- European Portuguese: vigoroso
- Latin American Spanish: enérgico
Chinese translation of 'brisk' adj - (= abrupt) [tone, person]
简(簡)捷直接的 (jiǎnjié zhíjiē de) - [pace]
轻(輕)快的 (qīngkuài de) - [trade, business]
兴(興)旺的 (xīngwàng de) - [breeze, weather]
清新的 (qīngxīn de) to go for a brisk walk 快步走路 (kuàibù zǒulù)
Definition lively and quick The horse broke into a brisk trot. Synonyms Opposites heavy , slow , lazy , sluggish , lethargic , unenergetic Definition invigorating or sharp She attempted to reason with him in a rather brisk fashion. Synonyms sharp no-nonsense monosyllabic snappish Definition lively and quick Business had been brisk since July. Synonyms good paying money-making hectic The breeze was cool, brisk and invigorating. Synonyms Opposites tiring , wearisome , enervating Additional synonymsDefinition rather rude in speech or manner He was abrupt to the point of rudeness. Synonyms curt, direct, brief, sharp, rough, short, clipped, blunt, rude, tart, impatient, brisk, concise, snappy, terse, gruff, succinct, pithy, brusque, offhand, impolite, monosyllabic, ungracious, discourteous, uncivil, unceremonious, snappish Definition busy and energetic the tragedy of an active mind trapped by failing physical health Synonyms energetic, strong, spirited, quick, vital, alert, dynamic, lively, vigorous, potent, animated, vibrant, forceful, nimble, diligent, industrious, sprightly, vivacious, on the go (informal), alive and kicking, spry, full of beans (informal), bright-eyed and bushy-tailed (informal) Definition quick in movement He is not as strong and agile as he was at 20. Synonyms nimble, active, quick, lively, swift, brisk, supple, sprightly, lithe, limber, spry, lissom(e) |