(~er, ~est)
1.
A ~ activity or action is done quickly and in an energetic way.
Taking a ~ walk can often induce a feeling of well-being...
The horse broke into a ~ trot.
ADJ: usu ADJ n
~ly
Eve walked ~ly down the corridor to her son’s room.
ADV: ADV with v
~ness
With determined ~ness, Amy stood up and put their cups back on the tray.
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2.
If trade or business is ~, things are being sold very quickly and a lot of money is being made. (BUSINESS)
Vendors were doing a ~ trade in souvenirs...
= good
ADJ
~ly
A trader said gold sold ~ly on the local market.
ADV: ADV after v
3.
If the weather is ~, it is cold and fresh.
The breeze was cool, ~ and invigorating.
= bracing
ADJ
4.
Someone who is ~ behaves in a busy, confident way which shows that they want to get things done quickly.
The Chief summoned me downstairs. He was ~ and businesslike...
= businesslike
ADJ
~ly
‘Anyhow,’ she added ~ly, ‘it’s none of my business.’
ADV: ADV with v