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brisk

adjectiveHigh-frequency wordMore B words

active, fast, and energetic, or pleasantly fresh and invigorating

Word origin: Probably from French brusque, lively or rough.

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Brisk in a sentence

Here are example sentences showing brisk in a sentence.

The team set a brisk pace during the morning walk to stay warm.

Sales were brisk in the first hour, clearing the shelves before noon.

Synonyms
livelyenergeticvigorousquick
Antonyms
sluggishslowlethargic

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Critics complained that the documentary's narration was relentlessly blank, hammering home its single thesis so often that viewers felt lectured rather than informed.

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Usage & nuance

Using “brisk” well

Brisk conveys lively quickness, whether of pace, manner, or weather. The tone is energetic and favorable, unlike the curtness of brusque, a near look-alike.

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Questions about “brisk”

Brisk (adjective) means active, fast, and energetic, or pleasantly fresh and invigorating
Here is brisk used in an example sentence: "The team set a brisk pace during the morning walk to stay warm." Another example: "Sales were brisk in the first hour, clearing the shelves before noon."
Common synonyms for brisk include lively, energetic, vigorous, quick.
Antonyms of brisk include sluggish, slow, lethargic.
Brisk clusters with lively, energetic, vigorous, and quick. Its antonyms sluggish, slow, and lethargic mark the low-energy answers; do not confuse it with brusque.
Yes. Brisk is a high-frequency GRE word, so it is worth prioritising as you build your vocabulary.

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