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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.

Similar words: lively, quick, energetic

Opposites: slow, sluggish

Common phrases: a brisk walk, brisk business, at a brisk pace

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.

Similar words: bracing, invigorating, crisp

Common phrases: brisk air, a brisk breeze, a brisk morning

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.

Similar words: sparkling, fizzy

Opposites: flat

Common phrases: brisk cider, a brisk wine, brisk ale

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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