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- [brisk]
- /brɪsk/
- /brɪsk/
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- [brisk]
- /brɪsk/
Definitions of briskly word
- adjective briskly quick and active; lively: brisk trading; a brisk walk. 1
- adjective briskly sharp and stimulating: brisk weather; brisk wind. 1
- adjective briskly (of liquors) effervescing vigorously: brisk cider. 1
- adjective briskly abrupt; curt: I was surprised by her rather brisk tone. 1
- adverb briskly quickly 1
- adverb briskly abruptly, brusquely 1
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Origin of briskly
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 Briskly
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
briskly 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 briskly
adv briskly
- vigorously — full of or characterized by vigor: a vigorous effort.
- rapidly — occurring within a short time; happening speedily: rapid growth.
- nimbly — quick and light in movement; moving with ease; agile; active; rapid: nimble feet.
- promptly — done, performed, delivered, etc., at once or without delay: a prompt reply.
- quickly — with speed; rapidly; very soon.
Antonyms for briskly
adv briskly
- listlessly — having or showing little or no interest in anything; languid; spiritless; indifferent: a listless mood; a listless handshake.
- slowly — in a slow manner; at a slow speed: Sauté the peppers slowly. I drove slowly back home.
- sluggishly — indisposed to action or exertion; lacking in energy; lazy; indolent: a sluggish disposition.
Top questions with briskly
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