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- [brisk]
- /brɪsk/
- /brɪsk/
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- [brisk]
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Definitions of brisk word
- adjective brisk A brisk activity or action is done quickly and in an energetic way. 3
- adjective brisk If trade or business is brisk, things are being sold very quickly and a lot of money is being made. 3
- adjective brisk If the weather is brisk, it is cold and fresh. 3
- adjective brisk Someone who is brisk behaves in a busy, confident way which shows that they want to get things done quickly. 3
- adjective brisk lively and quick; vigorous 3
- adjective brisk invigorating or sharp 3
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Origin of brisk
First appearance:
before 1580 One of the 35% oldest English words
First recorded in 1580-90; of uncertain origin
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Parts of speech for Brisk
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
brisk popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for brisk
adj brisk
- vigorous — full of or characterized by vigor: a vigorous effort.
- spry — active; nimble; agile; energetic; brisk.
- speedy — characterized by speed; rapid; swift; fast.
- lively — eventful, stirring, or exciting: The opposition gave us a lively time.
- quick — done, proceeding, or occurring with promptness or rapidity, as an action, process, etc.; prompt; immediate: a quick response.
Antonyms for brisk
adj brisk
- idle — not working or active; unemployed; doing nothing: idle workers.
- inactive — not active: an inactive volcano.
- lethargic — of, relating to, or affected with lethargy; drowsy; sluggish; apathetic.
- lazy — averse or disinclined to work, activity, or exertion; indolent.
- sluggish — indisposed to action or exertion; lacking in energy; lazy; indolent: a sluggish disposition.
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