— briskly , adv. — briskness , n.
/brisk/ , adj., brisker, briskest , v.
adj.
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.
v.t. , v.i.
5. to make or become brisk; liven (often fol. by up ).
[ 1580-90; of uncert. orig. ]
Syn. 1. spry, energetic, alert.
Ant. 1. languid.