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Superlative for 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.”
Superlative for 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.”
Superlative for chilly or cold in nature
“It was a perfect spring morning, brisk and chilly early, clearing and warm by midmorning.”
(of a wind) Superlative for blowing strongly
“A brisk wind was blowing when we started, and I had some trouble in inducing the sailors to leave with me.”
Superlative for 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.”
Superlative for 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.”
Superlative for 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.”
Superlative for able to move quickly and easily
(of a man) Superlative for neat and trim in dress and appearance
Superlative for windy, typically to a moderate or pleasant level
Superlative for full of life, spirit, energy, or movement
Superlative for having an arrogant, self-important or pompous manner
Superlative for having or showing a reasonable or high level of intellect
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