brisk

adjective

ˈbrisk How to pronounce brisk (audio)
Definition of brisknext
1
as in lively
having much high-spirited energy and movement a brisk exercise that many athletes use to warm up

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2
as in rapid
moving, proceeding, or acting with great speed moved at a brisk walk through the exhibit

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3
as in busy
marked by much life, movement, or activity brisk trading on the stock market

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Recent Examples of brisk A day later, however, outdoor thermometers dropped to a seemingly brisk low — and some would say delightful — 70 degrees. — Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 20 Aug. 2026 The film leans on the cafe’s constant churn of strangers coming and going to draw out each character’s voice, temperament and quirks at a brisk clip. — Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 19 Aug. 2026 The affect of these books—brisk, unsentimental, exacting—serves their diagnosis. — Becca Rothfeld, New Yorker, 16 Aug. 2026 This cooling tub can be installed inside or out and drops the water temp to a brisk 37°F for consistent recovery sessions. — Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Aug. 2026 See All Example Sentences for brisk
Recent Examples of Synonyms for brisk
  1. lively
  2. rapid
  3. busy
  4. energetic
  5. quick
  6. buzzing
  7. animated
  8. fast
Adjective
  • In this case, the filings contain screen grabs of text messages and other communications that seem very …lively.
    — Dominic Patten, Deadline, 26 Aug. 2026
  • This season there has been no shortage of excitement or panic after a lively opening weekend.
    — Michael Cox, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026
Definition of lively
Adjective
  • Fire officials said the combination of dry brush and strong winds fueled the blaze's rapid growth.
    — Christopher Cann, USA Today, 25 Aug. 2026
  • The quarterback struggles in camp bring into the realm of possibility Dolphins general manager Jon-Eric Sullivan seeking an outside backup option off the waiver wire following roster cuts if Ewers doesn’t show rapid improvement.
    — David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of rapid
Adjective
  • The system would also allow the city to change rates on weekends or during the busy season.
    — Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 27 Aug. 2026
  • Frankfurt Airport is considered Germany’s busiest in terms of the volume of passengers.
    — Sophie Tanno, CNN Money, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of busy
Adjective
  • Luckily, Kittredge’s film is hugely entertaining, energetic, and insightful.
    — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026
  • By combining multiple types of light into one image, NASA is able to reveal the complete picture of what this energetic galaxy is made of.
    — Brett Tingley, Space.com, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of energetic
Adjective
  • Can the Bearcats move the ball against the experienced, quick defensive backfield of North Crowley?
    — Darren Lauber, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 27 Aug. 2026
  • There’s a glint of Miss Piggy’s quick wit in the comedic edge and blonde ambitions of Jennifer Coolidge.
    — Angelica Jade Bastién, Vulture, 27 Aug. 2026
Definition of quick
Adjective
  • Tucked away in a private backyard in Ashford, one of the state’s few apitherapy huts allows people to breathe in air from thousands of buzzing bees.
    — Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Over the decades, the equipment evolved into today’s version of the sport, featuring a beeping softball and four-foot-tall buzzing foam bases that guide players through sound.
    — Aurora Beacon-News, Chicago Tribune, 1 Aug. 2026
Definition of buzzing
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  • The critically and commercially adored animated series from creators Amber Noizumi and Michael Green will return for season 2 in January, according to a new teaser that sees the comeback of Mizu (Maya Erskine) on her travels in London.
    — Nick Romano, Entertainment Weekly, 21 Aug. 2026
  • The animated family adventure should dig up about $20 million for Paramount through the weekend.
    — Jack Dunn, Variety, 15 Aug. 2026
Definition of animated
Adjective
  • Jade Gao | Afp | Getty Images Shares of Shein fell 9% in their Hong Kong trading debut Tuesday, after a tepid IPO that saw the fast-fashion giant's valuation drop to nearly a quarter from its peak.
    — Jenny Lee, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2026
  • The 100-meter sprint in Beijing’s National Speed Skating Oval brought together the world’s fastest runners, hurtling along at breakneck speed to shrieks of excitement from a captivated crowd.
    — Sarah Shephard, New York Times, 1 Sep. 2026
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“Brisk.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/brisk. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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