brisk
Use Brisk in a sentence
adjective
1.
quick and active; lively: brisk trading; a brisk walk.
2.
sharp and stimulating: brisk weather; brisk wind.
3.
(of liquors) effervescing vigorously: brisk cider.
4.
abrupt; curt: I was surprised by her rather brisk tone.
verb (used with object), verb (used without object)
5.
to make or become brisk; liven (often followed by up ).
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Brisk
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| a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison. |
| a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes. |
Origin:
1580–90; of uncertain origin
1580–90; of uncertain origin
Related forms
brisk·ly, adverb
brisk·ness, noun
Synonyms
1. spry, energetic, alert.
1. spry, energetic, alert.
Antonyms
1. languid.
1. languid.
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brisk (brɪsk) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adj | |
| 1. | lively and quick; vigorous: a brisk walk; trade was brisk |
| 2. | invigorating or sharp: brisk weather |
| —vb | |
| 3. | ( |
| [C16: probably variant of | |
| 'briskly | |
| —adv | |
| 'briskness | |
| —n | |
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Example sentences
Thanks to a brisk recovery from the financial crisis, their import demand is growing twice as fast as that of advanced markets.
The winter has been exceptionally mild so far, but the wind today is brisk, blowing in some new weather.
The tone is rich, the tempos are brisk, and the music courses with life.
Tempos were brisk, attacks explosive, dynamic contrasts huge.
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