brisk

adjective
UK: /brɪsk/
US: /brɪsk/

  1. Quick and energetic.

    1. The dog took a brisk walk in the park.
    2. The brisk morning air made her feel invigorated and ready to start the day.

  2. Active and fast-paced; busy.

    1. Business is brisk during the holiday season.
    2. The market was brisk with shoppers eager to find the perfect gifts for their loved ones.

  3. Sharp or stimulating.

    1. She gave a brisk answer to the question.
    2. The lawyer's brisk questioning caught the witness off guard, revealing inconsistencies in their testimony.

Synonyms

energetic quick lively vigorous busy rapid sharp snappy
brisk adverb

  1. In a quick and energetic manner.

    1. She walked briskly to the store.
    2. He briskly brushed off the snow from his coat before entering the warm building.
brisk intransitive-verb

  1. To become lively or active.

    1. The economy brisked after the new policies.
    2. Sales brisked up considerably following the successful marketing campaign.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "brisk" in English means: Quick and energetic., Active and fast-paced; busy., Sharp or stimulating..

The phonetic transcription of "brisk" is /brɪsk/ in British English and /brɪsk/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "brisk": energetic, quick, lively, vigorous, busy, rapid, sharp, snappy.

Example usage of "brisk": "The dog took a brisk walk in the park.". More examples on the page.