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brisk
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- pronunciation:
- brIsk
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective)
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| inflections: |
brisker, briskest |
| definition 1: |
active or energetic; lively; quick.
He took a brisk walk through the park.They had a brisk discussion.- synonyms:
- animated, lively, quick, swift, vigorous
- antonyms:
- leisurely, slack, slow
- similar words:
- active, alive, bustling, busy, crisp, energetic, peppy, smart, snappy, spirited, sprightly, spry
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| definition 2: |
stimulating or invigorating.
It was a brisk, cool morning.- synonyms:
- bracing, invigorating, stimulating
- similar words:
- lively, nippy, refreshing
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| definition 3: |
sharp and offhand in manner.
She was rudely brisk to him.- synonyms:
- abrupt, brusque, curt, offhand, sharp
- similar words:
- impolite, rude
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| related words: |
agile, concise, fast, prompt, quick, raw, strong, vigorous, vital, vivid |
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| derivations: |
briskly (adv.), briskness (n.) |
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