brisk

Verb · Adjective
US[brisk]/brɪsk/1 syllable
Synonyms: brisk upbriskenalertlivelymerryrattlingsnappyspankingzippybracingfreshrefreshing

Open English WordNet

Adjective (3)

  1. quick and energetic“a brisk walk in the park”“a lively gait”“a merry chase”“traveling at a rattling rate”“a snappy pace”“a spanking breeze”Synonyms: alertlivelymerryrattlingsnappyspankingzippyOpposite lethargicSimilar energetic
  2. imparting vitality and energy“the bracing mountain air”Synonyms: bracingfreshrefreshingrefreshfultonicOpposite debilitatingSimilar invigorating
  3. very active“doing a brisk business”Opposite inactiveSimilar active

Verb (1)

  1. become brisk“business brisked up”Synonyms: brisk upbriskenMore general accelerate, speed up

Related words briskness noun

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Webster's Dictionary (1913)

Brisk (brĭsk), adjective

Origin: Cf. W. brysg, fr. brys haste, Gael. briosg quick, lively, Ir. broisg a start, leap, jerk.

1. Full of liveliness and activity; characterized by quickness of motion or action; lively; spirited; quick.

Cheerily, boys; be brick awhile.— William Shakespeare
Brisk toil alternating with ready ease.— Wordworth.

2. Full of spirit of life; effervescing, as liquors; sparkling; as, brick cider.

Synonyms: Active; lively; agile; alert; nimble; quick; sprightly; vivacious; gay; spirited; animated.

Brisk (…), transitive & intransitive verb [past tense & past participle Bricked (…); present participle & verbal noun Bricking.]

To make or become lively; to enliven; to animate; to take, or cause to take, an erect or bold attitude; — usually with up.

Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913), from GCIDE 0.54

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