brisk
brisk
(brɪsk )Word forms: comparative brisker , superlative briskest
1. adjective [usually ADJECTIVE noun]
A brisk activity or action is done quickly and in an energetic way.
Taking a brisk walk can often induce a feeling of well-being.
The horse broke into a brisk trot.
briskly adverb [ADVERB with verb]
Eve walked briskly down the corridor to her son's room.
briskness uncountable noun
With determined briskness, Amy stood up and put their cups back on the tray.
2. adjective
[business]
Vendors were doing a brisk trade in souvenirs.
Its sales had been brisk since July.
briskly adverb [ADVERB after verb]
A trader said gold sold briskly on the local market.
3. adjective
...a typically brisk winter's day on the South Coast.
The breeze was cool, brisk and invigorating.
4. adjective
Someone who is brisk behaves in a busy, confident way which shows that they want to get things done quickly.
The Chief summoned me downstairs. He was brisk and businesslike.
She is noted for her brisk handling of business.
briskly adverb [ADVERB with verb]
'Anyhow,' she added briskly, 'it's none of my business.'
briskness uncountable noun
He felt her familiar briskness, and he knew that it was all over.
