Associations to the word «Brisk»

Wiktionary

BRISK, adjective. Full of liveliness and activity; characterized by quickness of motion or action; lively; spirited; quick.
BRISK, adjective. Full of spirit of life; effervescing, as liquors; sparkling; as, brisk cider.
BRISK, adjective. Stimulating or invigorating.
BRISK, adjective. Abrupt, curt in one's manner or in relation to others.
BRISK, verb. (transitive) (often with "up") To make or become lively; to enliven; to animate.

Dictionary definition

BRISK, verb. Become brisk; "business brisked up".
BRISK, adjective. Quick and energetic; "a brisk walk in the park"; "a lively gait"; "a merry chase"; "traveling at a rattling rate"; "a snappy pace"; "a spanking breeze".
BRISK, adjective. Imparting vitality and energy; "the bracing mountain air".
BRISK, adjective. Very active; "doing a brisk business".

Wise words

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Aldous Huxley