brisk

UK: /ˈbrɪsk/ US: /brɪsk/ ,(brisk)

Inflections of 'brisk' (adj):

brisker

adj comparative

briskest

adj superlative

WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2025

brisk /brɪsk/   adj., -er, -est. 

1. quick and active;
   lively:
   brisk trading in the market.
2. sharp and stimulating;
   fresh:
   brisk weather.
3. abrupt;
   somewhat too quick:
   a brisk tone of voice.

brisk•ly, adv.: 

The wind blew briskly down the street.

brisk•ness, n. 

[uncountable] Her briskness bothered me at first.

WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2025

brisk  (brisk), adj., -er, -est, v. 
adj. 

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

v.t., v.i. 

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

• of uncertain origin, originally 1580–90

brisk′ly, adv. 
brisk′ness, n. 
Synonyms

• 1. spry, energetic, alert.

Antonyms

• 1. languid.

Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers::

brisk / brɪsk/ adjective

1. lively and quick; vigorous: a brisk walk, trade was brisk
2. invigorating or sharp: brisk weather

verb

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

Etymology: 16th Century: probably variant of brusque

ˈbriskly adverb

ˈbriskness noun