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Definitions for Briskness
[1] quick and active; lively: brisk trading; a brisk walk.
[2] sharp and stimulating: brisk weather; brisk wind.
[3] (of liquors) effervescing vigorously: brisk cider.
[4] abrupt; curt: I was surprised by her rather brisk tone.
[5] to make or become brisk; liven (often followed by up ).
[6] lively and quick; vigorous a brisk walk ; trade was brisk
[7] invigorating or sharp brisk weather
[8] (often foll by up) to enliven; make or become brisk
Words related to Briskness
briskalacrity, swiftness, velocity, acceleration, agility, quickness, pace, momentum, rapidity, brio, acumen, dexterity, vigor, intensity, earnestness, alertness, cleverness, sharpness, urgency, rush
Words nearby Briskness
briskbrisbane box, brise-bise, brise-soleil, brisement forcé, brisingamen, brisk, brisken, brisket, brisling, brisso, brissot
Origin of Briskness
First recorded in 1580–90; of uncertain origin
Other words from Briskness
brisk·ly , adverb
brisk·ness , noun
Word origin for Briskness
C16: probably variant of brusque
Synonyms for Briskness
alacrity, swiftness, velocity, acceleration, bat, celerity, dispatch, expedition, fleetness, gait, haste, hurry, pace, precipitateness, promptitude, promptness, rapidness, rush, speed, speediness