brisk.
Full of liveliness and activity; characterized by quickness of motion or action.
Meaning & usage
Full of liveliness and activity; characterized by quickness of motion or action.
We took a brisk walk yesterday.
Full of spirit of life; effervescing.
Sparkling; fizzy.
brisk cider
Stimulating or invigorating.
This morning was a brisk fall day. It wasn't cold enough for frost, but you wanted to keep moving.
Abrupt, curt in one's manner or in relation to others.
The service in that restaurant was brisk and impersonal.
Where this word comes from
Uncertain; probably a collateral form of brusque, but compare Irish briosc, Scottish Gaelic brisg, Welsh brys.
To make or become lively; to enliven; to animate.
Where this word comes from
Uncertain; probably a collateral form of brusque, but compare Irish briosc, Scottish Gaelic brisg, Welsh brys.
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