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brisk

 

[ brɪsk ]

Adjective / Verb
Context #1 | Adjective

weather

Chilly and invigorating; brisk weather is refreshing and cool, making you feel awake and alive.

Synonyms

crisp, fresh, sharp

Examples of usage

  • I love going for a walk in brisk weather.
  • The brisk wind blew through the trees, rustling the leaves.
Context #2 | Adjective

movement

Quick and energetic; brisk movement is fast and purposeful, indicating efficiency and determination.

Synonyms

lively, quick, rapid

Examples of usage

  • She walked with a brisk pace, eager to reach her destination.
  • The brisk response from the team impressed the manager.
Context #3 | Verb

commerce

To make something more lively or active; brisk sales indicate a healthy market and high demand.

Synonyms

energize, revitalize, stimulate

Examples of usage

  • The marketing campaign helped brisk up sales for the new product.
  • The store manager brisked up the store atmosphere with new displays.

Translations

Translations of the word "brisk" in other languages:

🇵🇹 vivo

🇮🇳 तेज़

🇩🇪 lebhaft

🇮🇩 cepat

🇺🇦 жвавий

🇵🇱 żwawy

🇯🇵 活発

🇫🇷 vif

🇪🇸 vivaz

🇹🇷 canlı

🇰🇷 활발한

🇸🇦 نشيط

🇨🇿 živý

🇸🇰 živý

🇨🇳 活泼

🇸🇮 živahen

🇮🇸 lifandi

🇰🇿 ширақ

🇬🇪 ცოცხალი

🇦🇿 canlı

🇲🇽 vivaz

Etymology

The word 'brisk' originated from the Middle English 'brusque' meaning fierce or rough. Over time, it evolved to describe something lively, quick, and invigorating. The term is often associated with energy and efficiency, reflecting a sense of purpose and vitality in various contexts.

See also: briskly, briskness.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #11,858, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.