brisk
brɪsk
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Definition of brisk - Reverso English Dictionary

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Adjective

1.
weatherUKcold and freshUK
  • The brisk morning breeze was refreshing.
chilly crisp refreshing
2.
livelyfull of energy and quickness
  • She took a brisk walk in the park.
energetic lively vigorous
3.
efficientbusy and confident manner
  • Her brisk manner got things done quickly.
efficient
4.
behaviorabrupt or curt in manner
  • His brisk reply ended the conversation.
abrupt blunt curt
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Expressions with brisk

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business activity is fast and lively
During the holiday season, business is brisk.
become more lively or energetic
The atmosphere brisked up after the announcement.

Origin of brisk

Middle French, brusque (lively)

Terms with brisk included in their meaning

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music
brisk music for troops in a parade
music
brisk music for troops marching in parades
exercise
brisk walking exercise for fitness
sports
brisk walk with exaggerated arm movements
movement
brisk journey or progression
briskness
quality of being brisk and invigorating
livelyadv.
speed
in a brisk and quick manner
energy
in a brisk or energetic manner

Examples of brisk in a sentence

  • We went for a walk in the brisk autumn weather.
  • The brisk pace of the meeting kept everyone alert.
  • His brisk response caught her off guard.
  • His brisk approach impressed the new clients.
  • The receptionist gave a brisk nod.
  • Her brisk tone discouraged further questions.

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  1. French:frais, vif, ...
  2. German:frisch, flott, ...
  3. Italian:frizzante, energico, ...
  4. Spanish:fresco, enérgico, ...
  5. Portuguese:fresco, vigoroso, ...
  6. Chinese:清爽的, 轻快的, ...
  7. Japanese:爽やかな, 活発な, ...
  8. Arabic:مُنْعِش, نَشِيط, ...
  9. Hebrew:קָרִיר, נִמְרָץ, ...
  10. Russian:прохладный, оживлённый, ...
  11. Ukrainian:свіжий, жвавий, ...
  12. Hindi:शीतल, फुर्तीला, ...
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