brisk

adjective

ˈbrisk How to pronounce brisk (audio)
Definition of brisknext
1
as in lively
having much high-spirited energy and movement a brisk exercise that many athletes use to warm up

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2
as in rapid
moving, proceeding, or acting with great speed moved at a brisk walk through the exhibit

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3
as in busy
marked by much life, movement, or activity brisk trading on the stock market

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Recent Examples of brisk Some new paint jobs are in the works, too, Autocar says, and the car is likely coming in large part due to customer demand, as sales of the last 911 Dakar were brisk. — Erik Shilling, Robb Report, 12 Feb. 2025 The soccer-specific venue does brisk business with concerts and other non-sports events. — Tom Krasovic, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Feb. 2025 Flirting With Disaster is a brisk read, keeping readers turning the pages to find out who Meena will choose. — Maureen Lee Lenker, EW.com, 27 Feb. 2025 Leave a comment View Comments The data showed that five to six hours of activities weekly such as brisk walking was helpful, but the more exercise the better, Brown said. — Madeline Holcombe, CNN, 24 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for brisk
Recent Examples of Synonyms for brisk
  1. lively
  2. rapid
  3. busy
  4. energetic
  5. quick
  6. animated
  7. fast
  8. vibrant
Adjective
  • Stripes Everywhere Stripes are having a major design moment, proving that the lively pattern is timeless, versatile, and effortlessly chic.
    — Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 9 Mar. 2025
  • The High Kings and Mary Black Palmer Auditorium, 270 Mohegan Ave Pkwy., New London A full evening of Irish music with vocalist Mary Black, lively traditional Irish band The High Kings plus Róisín O is being presented by The Kate but held at Connecticut College’s Palmer Auditorium.
    — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 8 Mar. 2025
Definition of lively
Adjective
  • The waters are a constant 72 degrees year-round and fed by a rapid flow of 42 million gallons of spring water daily rising from the aquifer.
    — Martin E. Comas, Orlando Sentinel, 18 Mar. 2025
  • Sure, Premier League clubs were generally profitable at that time — rapid growth in TV rights deals had not yet been caught up, and then trampled over, by the unremitting surge in player wages — but only Tottenham Hotspur and Liverpool booked a bigger surplus over those six years than United.
    — Chris Weatherspoon, The Athletic, 18 Mar. 2025
Definition of rapid
Adjective
  • However, the Panthers were able to get a two-year deal done with cornerback Mike Jackson after a busy day of negotiating elsewhere.
    — Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 12 Mar. 2025
  • The good news is, Spanx’s sale section is currently bursting with pieces practically made for long-haul flights and busy travel days, so now is the best time to fill any gaps in your wardrobe before the weather heats up.
    — Merrell Readman, Travel + Leisure, 12 Mar. 2025
Definition of busy
Adjective
  • MoMA’s 2024 book Inventing the Modern celebrates the museum’s female founders—Abby Aldrich Rockefeller, Lillie P. Bliss, and Mary Quinn Sullivan—and the energetic idealism required to get these efforts off the ground in an often hostile culture.
    — Susan Tallman, The Atlantic, 12 Mar. 2025
  • Impressions of the week: This was a fantastic week in Paris — energetic and full of strong debuts.
    — Rhonda Richford, WWD, 12 Mar. 2025
Definition of energetic
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  • But the Oscar winner is quick to remind his kids that his millions aren’t theirs to spend.
    — Nicolas Vega, CNBC, 11 Mar. 2025
  • In his final words his team before tip-off, Skerry stressed filling the gaps on defense, turning defensive rebounds into quick transition offense, and running a first offensive play featuring sophomore guard and CAA Player of the Year Tyler Tejada.
    — Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 11 Mar. 2025
Definition of quick
Adjective
  • This means that the growing international voting bloc is an Oscar force to be reckoned with for animated feature.
    — Bill Desowitz, IndieWire, 2 Mar. 2025
  • The Oscar nominee walked the runway with dramatic, out-to-there lashes that would feel right at home on an animated heroine or villain.
    — Kara Nesvig, Allure, 21 Feb. 2025
Definition of animated
Adjective
  • But while Greenlaw was an instinctive and fast learner who started 14 games as a rookie, including 73 snaps in the Super Bowl, Winters has been slower in developing.
    — Matt Barrows, The Athletic, 11 Mar. 2025
  • Advances in training algorithms help reduce development costs and accelerate training processes, enabling faster iteration and innovation.
    — Vaibhav Dani, Forbes, 11 Mar. 2025
Definition of fast
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  • Jollof rice and smoky suya fuel locals in the vibrant Nigerian city of Lagos (at No. 7).
    — Maureen O'Hare, CNN, 15 Mar. 2025
  • And immersive, too: Who by Fire was shot partly with Panavision lenses from the 1970s, and the widescreen photography is vibrant and gorgeous, with warm interiors, rich exteriors, and shimmering night scenes.
    — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 14 Mar. 2025
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