brisk

brisk
adj
1. active, lively, animated, spirited, vivacious; enlivened, invigorated, energetic, energized, vivified, vitalized, inspirited; vigorous, spry, sprightly, pert, Inf. peppy, Inf. snappy, Music. allegro; swift, quick, prompt, alacritous; airy, breezy, jaunty, zest-ful, sportive; full of life, full of get up and go, full of vim and vigor, in high spirits; eager, zealous, ardent, vehement, enthusiastic, fervent, Inf. sparking, fired up.
2. sharp, crisp, fresh, bracing, nipping; invigorating, refreshing, stirring, roborant; stimulating, revivatory, tonic, strengthening, beneficial; restorative, rejuvenating, revitalizing.

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  • Brisk — may refer to: * Brest, Belarus (Brest Litovsk) Brisk (בריסק) is the city s name in Yiddish * The Brisk yeshivas and methods, a school of Jewish thought originated by the Soloveitchik family of Brest. * Brisk, an iced tea soft drink produced by a… …   Wikipedia

  • brisk — [brısk] adj [Date: 1500 1600; Origin: Probably from French brusque; BRUSQUE] 1.) quick and full of energy ▪ a brisk walk ▪ They set off at a brisk pace . 2.) quick, practical and showing that you want to get things done quickly ▪ Her tone of… …   Dictionary of contemporary English

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  • Brisk — (br[i^]sk), a. [Cf. W. brysg, fr. brys haste, Gael. briosg quick, lively, Ir. broisg a start, leap, jerk.] 1. Full of liveliness and activity; characterized by quickness of motion or action; lively; spirited; quick. [1913 Webster] Cheerily, boys; …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • Brisk — Brisk, v. t. & i. [imp. & p. p. {Bricked}; p. pr. & vb. n. {Bricking}.] To make or become lively; to enliven; to animate; to take, or cause to take, an erect or bold attitude; usually with up. [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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