Meaning of brisk in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Verb
    1. Definitions
  3. Classifying Adjective
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /brɪsk/

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  1. Verb

    brisk

    Definitions

    1. become brisk

    Examples

    • « business brisked up »

  2. Classifying Adjective

    brisk

    Definitions

    1. quick and energetic

    Examples

    • « a brisk walk in the park »
    • « a lively gait »
    • « a merry chase »
    • « traveling at a rattling rate »
    • « a snappy pace »
    • « a spanking breeze »

    Synonyms

  3. 2. imparting vitality and energy

    Examples

    • « the bracing mountain air »

    Synonyms

  4. 3. very active

    Examples

    • « doing a brisk business »

    Synonyms

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  • « The most common objection that I hear to walking as exercise is that it's too easy, that only sweaty, strenuous activity offers real benefits. But there is abundant evidence that regular, brisk walking is associated with better health, including lower blood pressure, better moods and improved cholesterol ratios. »
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