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Moving or progressing at a quick rate or pace
“Holding his lantern on his arm, he started off at a brisk walk towards the toolhouse.”
Having a refreshing quality, typically of the weather or elements
“The weather was wonderful. Warm enough to sunbathe in, but with a brisk and refreshing wind coming from the ocean.”
Chilly or cold in nature
“It was a perfect spring morning, brisk and chilly early, clearing and warm by midmorning.”
(of a wind) Blowing strongly
“A brisk wind was blowing when we started, and I had some trouble in inducing the sailors to leave with me.”
Rather rude, curt or abrupt in speech or manner
“Skyler replied to her question with a brisk nod, and tried to not make eye contact.”
Active and full of life, spirit or energy
“This brisk trading was likely the result of bullish investors selling out-of-the-money put options to help finance their purchase of the underlying fund.”
Showing or characterized by great energy, spirit and movement
“She got out of the subway at Fifty-third Street and walked towards Madison Avenue with her usual brisk prance.”
Able to move quickly and easily
(of a man) Neat and trim in dress and appearance
Windy, typically to a moderate or pleasant level
Full of life, spirit, energy, or movement
Having an arrogant, self-important or pompous manner
Having or showing a reasonable or high level of intellect
Done with speed, often resulting in inferior quality
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