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单词 brisk
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brisk

[ brisk ]
/ brɪsk /
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adjective, brisk·er, brisk·est.

quick and active; lively: brisk trading; a brisk walk.
sharp and stimulating: brisk weather; brisk wind.
(of liquors) effervescing vigorously: brisk cider.
abrupt; curt: I was surprised by her rather brisk tone.

verb (used with or without object), brisked, brisk·ing.

to make or become brisk; liven (often followed by up).

Origin of brisk

First recorded in 1580–90; of uncertain origin

SYNONYMS FOR brisk

1 spry, energetic, alert.
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ANTONYMS FOR brisk

1 languid.
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OTHER WORDS FROM brisk

briskly, adverbbriskness, noun

Words nearby brisk

brisé, brise-bise, brisement forcé, brise-soleil, Brisingamen, brisk, brisken, brisket, brisling, Brisso, Brissot
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British Dictionary definitions for brisk

brisk
/ (brɪsk) /

adjective

lively and quick; vigorousa brisk walk; trade was brisk
invigorating or sharpbrisk weather

verb

(often foll by up) to enliven; make or become brisk

Derived forms of brisk

briskly, adverbbriskness, noun

Word Origin for brisk

C16: probably variant of brusque
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