Brisk
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /bɹɪsk/ · Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Brisk is an adjective meaning Full of liveliness and activity; characterized by quickness of motion or action.
Meaning
Full of liveliness and activity; characterized by quickness of motion or action.
More Meanings
- Full of spirit of life; effervescing.
- Stimulating or invigorating.
- Abrupt, curt in one's manner or in relation to others.
- (ambitransitive, often with "up") To make or become lively; to enliven; to animate.
- (archaic) Sparkling; fizzy.
Example Sentences
We took a brisk walk yesterday.
Why, if 'tis dancing you would be, / There's brisker pipes than poetry.
This morning was a brisk fall day. It wasn't cold enough for frost, but you wanted to keep moving.
On such occasions he would remark-- "Shaving may add an air that's somewhat brisker, For dignity, commend me to the whisker."
Word Forms
- brisker
- briskest
- brisks
- brisking
- brisked
Synonyms for brisk
Depending on context, synonyms include lively, spirited, quick, invigorating, active, fresh.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include rattling, energetic, zippy, lively, bracing, invigorating.
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