Briskness: meaning, definitions and examples

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briskness

 

[ ˈbrɪsknəs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in conversation

Briskness is the quality of being lively, quick, and energetic.

Synonyms

energy, liveliness, vivacity

Examples of usage

  • She moved with briskness as she made her way through the crowded street.
  • His speech was filled with briskness and enthusiasm, captivating the audience.
  • The briskness of her movements indicated her sense of urgency to get the task done.
Context #2 | Noun

in weather

Briskness refers to a cool and refreshing quality in the air, often associated with a light breeze.

Synonyms

coolness, crispness, freshness

Examples of usage

  • The briskness of the morning air invigorated her during her jog.
  • We enjoyed the briskness of the autumn weather during our hike in the mountains.

Translations

Translations of the word "briskness" in other languages:

🇵🇹 rapidez

🇮🇳 तेजी

🇩🇪 Lebhaftigkeit

🇮🇩 ketangkasan

🇺🇦 жвавість

🇵🇱 żywotność

🇯🇵 活発さ (かっぱつさ)

🇫🇷 vivacité

🇪🇸 vivacidad

🇹🇷 canlılık

🇰🇷 활발함

🇸🇦 نشاط

🇨🇿 živost

🇸🇰 živosť

🇨🇳 活力

🇸🇮 živahnost

🇮🇸 fjör

🇰🇿 жандылық

🇬🇪 ცოცხალი

🇦🇿 canlılıq

🇲🇽 vivacidad

Word origin

The word 'briskness' has its origins in the Middle English word 'brusque', which means lively or quick. Over time, the term evolved to encompass the concept of being energetic and refreshing. The use of 'briskness' in conversation and weather contexts reflects its versatility in describing both personal qualities and atmospheric conditions.

See also: brisk, briskly.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #34,952 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.