BRISK

brisk

Verb

  1. To make or become lively; to enliven; to animate.

Adjective

  1. Full of liveliness and activity; characterized by quickness of motion or action; lively; spirited; quick.
    We took a brisk walk yesterday.
  2. Full of spirit of life; effervescing, as liquors; sparkling; as, brisk cider.
  3. Stimulating or invigorating.
    This morning was a brisk fall day. It wasn't cold enough for frost, but you wanted to keep moving.
  4. Abrupt, curt in one's manner or in relation to others.


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