briskness

brisk

B0486500 (brĭsk)adj. brisk·er, brisk·est 1. Marked by speed, liveliness, and vigor; energetic: had a brisk walk in the park.2. Keen or sharp in speech or manner: a brisk greeting.3. Stimulating and invigorating: a brisk wind.4. Pleasantly zestful: a brisk tea.

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[Probably of Scandinavian origin.]

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brisk′ly adv.brisk′ness n.

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briskness - liveliness and eagerness; "he accepted with alacrity"; "the smartness of the pace soon exhausted him"alacrity, smartnesssprightliness, liveliness, spirit, life - animation and energy in action or expression; "it was a heavy play and the actors tried in vain to give life to it"

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