adj
Uncommon
brisk
brihsk
Brisk (adj) means Quick and energetic; done at a lively pace. Example: “She set off at a brisk pace to catch the bus.”
adj
1
Quick and energetic; done at a lively pace.
"She set off at a brisk pace to catch the bus."
"Business was brisk at the shop over the holidays."
2
Cold and refreshing, especially describing weather or air.
"A brisk autumn wind swept through the streets."
How to use brisk
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishFast and lively, or (for weather) cold in a fresh, invigorating way.
Common pairings
brisk walk
brisk pace
brisk business
brisk wind
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Word forms
- Third person singular
- brisks
- Past tense
- brisked
- Comparative
- brisker, more brisk
- Superlative
- briskest, most brisk
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Etymology
Origin uncertain, but likely related to brusque; possibly influenced by Celtic words for "quick" or "lively."
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Rhymes for brisk
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What does “brisk” mean?
The word “brisk” means quick and energetic; done at a lively pace. In plain terms, fast and lively, or (for weather) cold in a fresh, invigorating way.
How do you pronounce “brisk”?
“Brisk” is pronounced brihsk (/bɹɪsk/ in IPA).
How do you use “brisk” in a sentence?
Here is “brisk” used in a sentence: “She set off at a brisk pace to catch the bus.”
What part of speech is “brisk”?
“Brisk” is an adjective.
Is “brisk” a common word?
“Brisk” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “brisk” have?
“Brisk” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: quick and energetic; done at a lively pace.
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