brisk
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /brɪsk/
brisk means: Moving, happening, or working quickly and with energy.
adjective
QUICK AND ACTIVEB2
Moving, happening, or working quickly and with energy.
- We took a brisk walk.
- Sales were brisk throughout the morning.
- She worked at a brisk pace and finished before lunch.
FRESH AND COOLC1
Pleasantly cool in a way that makes you feel awake and full of energy.
- The morning air was brisk.
- A brisk breeze blew across the lake.
- We went outside on a brisk autumn day.
SPARKLING DRINKC2
Describing a drink that has lively bubbles or a lively, fresh taste.
- The cider was brisk and fresh.
- He poured a glass of brisk young wine.
- They served brisk ale with the evening meal.
Questions about brisk
What does brisk mean?
Moving, happening, or working quickly and with energy.
What is brisk in other languages?
Türkçe: tempolu · Español: enérgico · Français: vif · Deutsch: zügig · Italiano: vivace · 日本語: きびきびした
How do you pronounce brisk?
It is pronounced /brɪsk/.
How do you use brisk in a sentence?
We took a brisk walk. Sales were brisk throughout the morning.
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