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Dictionary.com [http://www.dictionary.com/] Word of the Day Translate Games Blog Apps Favorites Log Out Log In Dictionary.com Thesaurus.com My Account Log Out Log In Try Our Apps synonyms definitions synonyms translations Follow @dictionarycom follow Dictionary.com - + My Synonyms ( 0 ) brisk star see definition of brisk Font size X Aa Aa Aa Aa Aa show all adjective adj fast-moving; active adj chilly, refreshing (weather) prev next energetic Relevance Relevance ranks synonyms and suggests the best matches based on how closely a synonym’s sense matches the sense you selected. A-Z Complexity Complexity sorts synonyms based on their difficulty. Adjust it higher to choose from words that are more complex. - + Length Length ranks your synonyms based on character count. - + lists blocks Common Common words appear frequently in written and spoken language across many genres from radio to academic journals. Informal Informal words should be reserved for casual, colloquial communication. adj fast-moving; active Synonyms for brisk adj fast-moving; active vigorous star energetic star spry star speedy star lively star quick star busy star animated star alert star adroit star agile star nimble star sprightly star vivacious star zippy star bustling star Antonyms for brisk idle inactive lethargic lazy sluggish lifeless slow unenergetic temperate warm Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group. Cite This Source adj chilly, refreshing (weather) Synonyms adj chilly, refreshing (weather) sharp star crisp star invigorating star keen star bracing star exhilarating star biting star stimulating star fresh star nippy star snappy star Antonyms boring depressing inactive sluggish dull slow unenergetic temperate warm Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group. Cite This Source Survey | Enter to Win! More words related to brisk active adj. very involved in activity aggressive agile alert alive animated assiduous bold brisk bustling busy chipper daring dashing determined dexterous diligent dynamic eager energetic engaged enlivened enterprising enthusiastic eventful fireball forceful forcible fresh frisky hard-working high-spirited hyper industrious intense inventive jumping keen lively nimble on the move perky persevering purposeful pushing quick rapid ready resolute sharp sprightly spry whiz zealous agile adj. physically or mentally nimble, deft active acute alert athletic brisk buoyant bustling clever dexterous easy-moving energetic fleet frisky limber lithe lively mercurial prompt quick quick on the draw quick on the trigger quick-witted rapid ready sharp spirited sportive spright sprightly spry stirring supple swift twinkle toes vigorous vivacious winged zippy alive adj. being active, full of life abounding alert animated awake brisk bustling cheerful dynamic eager energetic lively overflowing quick ready replete rife sharp spirited sprightly spry stirring swarming teeming vigorous vital vivacious zestful animated adj. lively activated active alert animate ardent brisk buoyant dynamic ebullient elated energetic energized enthusiastic excited fervent gay happy passionate peppy quick snappy spirited sprightly vibrant vigorous vital vitalized vivacious vivid zealous zestful zingy zippy chill adj. cold, raw arctic biting bleak brisk chilly cool freezing frigid frosty gelid glacial icy nippy sharp wintry chilly adj. cold arctic biting blowy breezy brisk cool crisp drafty freezing fresh frosty glacial hawkish icebox icy nippy penetrating sharp snappy wintry Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group. Cite This Source 1 2 3 ... 6 NEXT 16 Synonyms found for brisk Word Origin & History brisk 1550s, as Scottish bruisk, probably an alteration of Fr. brusque (q.v.). Example Sentences for brisk He struck wildly, swinging his arms like a Flemish mill in a brisk wind. Let him alone, Brisk , he is obstinately bent not to be instructed. He started at a brisk walk to the little bridge, reached the middle of it, and stopped short. Who would have thought Mr. Brisk could have been in love, ha, ha, ha. Hitching up their packs, the trio of chums set off at a brisk pace. Betty was running by his side at quite a brisk trot to keep up with him. She spoke of her plans for the summer with charming candor as they set off at a brisk pace. We opened a brisk fire upon them, and they immediately retreated. A brisk wind was blowing over the plains and shaking the scent from the first wild prairie-violets that dotted the new grass. And before the afternoon was over he took them on a brisk run to the bars. EXPAND About Terms Privacy Careers Apps Contact Us © 2016 Dictionary.com, LLC.