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brisk

 
 
pronunciation:
brIsk
part of speech: adjective
inflections: brisker, briskest
definition 1: active or full of energy; lively; quick.
He took a brisk walk around the town.
synonyms:
animated, quick, swift
antonyms:
slack, slow
similar words:
active, alive, busy, crisp, energetic, smart, spry
definition 2: refreshing or crisp; stimulating.
It was a brisk, cool morning.
synonyms:
stimulating
similar words:
lively, refreshing
derivations: briskly (adv.), briskness (n.)