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brisk

  [brisk] adjective, -er, -est, verb
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–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 fol. by up).
Origin:
1580–90; of uncert. orig.

Related forms:
briskly, adverb
briskness, noun

Synonyms:
1. spry, energetic, alert.

Antonyms:
1. languid.
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brisk   (brĭsk)   
adj.   brisk·er, brisk·est
  1. Marked by speed, liveliness, and vigor; energetic: had a brisk walk in the park.
  2. Keen or sharp in speech or manner: a brisk greeting.
  3. Stimulating and invigorating: a brisk wind.
  4. Pleasantly zestful: a brisk tea.

[Probably of Scandinavian origin.]
brisk'ly adv., brisk'ness n.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
Copyright © 2009 by Houghton Mifflin Company.
Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. All rights reserved.
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Briskly

Brisk"ly\, adv. In a brisk manner; nimbly.
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary, © 1996, 1998 MICRA, Inc.
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