brisk

(adjective, verb)

adjective

1. quick and energetic

- a brisk walk in the park

Similar word(s): energetic, alert, lively, merry, rattling, snappy, spanking, zippy

2. imparting vitality and energy

Similar word(s): invigorating, bracing, fresh, refreshful, refreshing, tonic

3. very active

- doing a brisk business

Similar word(s): active

Sentences with brisk as an adjective:

- We took a brisk walk yesterday.

- This morning was a brisk fall day. It wasn't cold enough for frost, but you wanted to keep moving.

verb

1. become brisk

- business brisked up

Similar word(s): brisken

Definition categories: change, accelerate, quicken, speed