brisk

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brisk /br'ɪsk/ (brisker briskest)
1 [ADJ] usu ADJ n
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 [ADV] ADV with v
Eve walked briskly down the corridor to her son's room.
● briskness [N-UNCOUNT]
With determined briskness, Amy stood up and put their cups back on the tray.
2 [ADJ]
If trade or business is brisk, things are being sold very quickly and a lot of money is being made. (BUSINESS)
Vendors were doing a brisk trade in souvenirs...
= good
● briskly [ADV] ADV after v
A trader said gold sold briskly on the local market.
3 [ADJ]
If the weather is brisk, it is cold and fresh.
The breeze was cool, brisk and invigorating.
= bracing
4 [ADJ]
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...
= businesslike
● briskly [ADV] ADV with v
`Anyhow,' she added briskly, `it's none of my business.'

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