Meaning and usage of the word briskly in English

Meaning of vocabulary briskly

brisklyadverb

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/ˈbrɪskli//ˈbrɪskli/

Origin of the word briskly

"Briskly" comes from the Middle English word "briske," meaning "lively" or "active." This word, in turn, traces back to the Old French word "bresche," meaning "breach" or "opening." The connection lies in the image of something "breaking through" or moving with force and energy, like a brisk wind. This sense of lively movement eventually became associated with speed and quickness, leading to the modern meaning of "briskly."

Vocabulary summary briskly

typeadverb

meaningstrong, agile

Example of vocabulary brisklynamespace

meaning

quickly

  • She walked briskly over to the phone and answered it.
  • The game is selling briskly.
meaning

in a practical and confident way; in a way that shows a desire to get things done quickly

  • ‘Never mind!’ said Sybil briskly.
meaning

if the wind blows briskly, it is cold or pleasantly fresh

  • The wind was blowing briskly.

Words, synonyms, related vocabulary briskly

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