brisk

US /brɪsk/

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UK /brɪsk/

adj.AdjectiveCold or cool in a pleasant way

There is a brisk wind blowing in from the lake

adj.AdjectiveQuick, active or decisive in manner

I walked at a brisk speed because I needed to get home in time for dinner

adj.AdjectiveMoving or acting with speed and energy.

They went for a brisk walk before lunch.

adj.AdjectiveActive and busy.

Business was brisk today at the market.

adj.AdjectiveCold and invigorating.

It was a brisk morning, with a sharp wind.

v.t./i.Verb (Transitive/Intransitive)To make or become active, lively, or energetic.

A sharp walk will brisk you up.

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The Exercise Ring captures the brisk activity that you've done.
The Exercise Ring captures the brisk activity that you've done.
This doesn't necessarily mean hard-core exercise. It means any activity done at the level of a brisk walk or above.
This doesn't necessarily mean hard-core exercise. It means any activity done at the level of a brisk walk or above.

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waxes brisk and merry. Colonel Dent and Mr. Eshton argue on
waxes brisk and merry. Colonel Dent and Mr. Eshton argue on

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Unless you're within 10 or so miles of the poles in which case a brisk westward walk will take you legitimately west.
Unless you're within 10 or so miles of the poles in which case a brisk westward walk will take you legitimately west.

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This village offers a glimpse at a busy bakery. Business is brisk and the efficient mini production
This village offers a glimpse at a busy bakery. Business is brisk and the efficient mini production

28:41

the Croton or spring water taste better than champagne; a cold bath and a brisk walk will
the Croton or spring water taste better than champagne; a cold bath and a brisk walk will

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IN INTO THE BRISK WATER FOR OUR 500-METER RACE.
IN INTO THE BRISK WATER FOR OUR 500-METER RACE.

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Finally he took the bell-rope in his hand and gave it a brisk tug.
Finally he took the bell-rope in his hand and gave it a brisk tug.

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his eye was bright, his step brisk, and his bearing assured.
his eye was bright, his step brisk, and his bearing assured.
His manner was brisk, and yet his general appearance gave an undue impression of age,
His manner was brisk, and yet his general appearance gave an undue impression of age,

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tired of watching her and began to talk in a brisk, hard voice.
tired of watching her and began to talk in a brisk, hard voice.

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made a rough, but brisk and not unpleasant
made a rough, but brisk and not unpleasant
The brisk fire of questioning to which he was exposed, elicited from him that he was
The brisk fire of questioning to which he was exposed, elicited from him that he was