Brisk

Pronunciation: /brɪsk/

Definitions of brisk

adjective sharp and clear; abrupt

Example Sentences

A1 She walked at a brisk pace to catch the bus.

A2 The brisk wind made her shiver as she walked to the store.

B1 The brisk sales of the new product exceeded expectations.

B2 The brisk business negotiations resulted in a successful partnership.

C1 The brisk efficiency of the team led to a record-breaking quarter.

C2 The brisk response from the emergency services saved lives during the disaster.

Examples of brisk in a Sentence

formal The brisk wind made it difficult to walk outside.

informal Let's take a brisk walk around the park to get some fresh air.

slang I like to start my day with a brisk jog to wake myself up.

figurative Her brisk attitude towards the project helped us finish ahead of schedule.

Grammatical Forms of brisk

• past tense: brisked
• plural: brisks
• comparative: brisker
• superlative: briskest
• present tense: brisks
• future tense: will brisk
• perfect tense: have brisked
• continuous tense: is brisking
• singular: brisk
• positive degree: brisk
• infinitive: to brisk
• gerund: brisking
• participle: brisked

Origin and Evolution of brisk

First Known Use: 1529 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'brisk' originated from the Middle English word 'bruske' which meant lively or keen.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'brisk' evolved to also mean quick, energetic, and invigorating.