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Definition of brisk - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
weatherUK cold and freshUK
- The brisk morning breeze was refreshing.
2.
livelyfull of energy and quickness
- She took a brisk walk in the park.
3.
efficientbusy and confident manner
- Her brisk manner got things done quickly.
4.
behaviorabrupt or curt in manner
- His brisk reply ended the conversation.
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
speed
in a brisk and quick manner
energy
in a brisk or energetic manner
routine
presented in a routine and brisk manner
music
brisk and lively tempo in music
music
performed quickly in a brisk lively manner
efficiency
in a brisk and efficient way
military parades
brisk music for troops marching in parades
thriving activity
situation of brisk and thriving activity, especially in sales or business
rhythm
animated brisk motion or spirited rhythm
weather
brisk and fresh, often used for weather
weather
chilly and brisk
action
put into brisk action or movement
movement
most lively and brisk in movement
movement
marked by sudden, brisk activity or movement
movement
brisk and active in movement
march timing
rate of walking at a brisk, regulated speed
alertness
state of being brisk or alert
music
at a brisk, lively tempo in music
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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- French:frais, vif, ...
- German:frisch, flott, ...
- Italian:frizzante, energico, ...
- Spanish:fresco, enérgico, ...
- Portuguese:fresco, vigoroso, ...
- Chinese:清爽的, 轻快的, ...
- Japanese:爽やかな, 活発な, ...
- Arabic:مُنْعِش, نَشِيط, ...
- Hebrew:קָרִיר, נִמְרָץ, ...
- Russian:прохладный, оживлённый, ...
- Ukrainian:свіжий, жвавий, ...
- Hindi:शीतल, फुर्तीला, ...
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