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Briskness

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brisk  (brsk)
adj. brisk·er, brisk·est
1. Marked by speed, liveliness, and vigor; energetic: had a brisk walk in the park.
2. Keen or sharp in speech or manner: a brisk greeting.
3. Stimulating and invigorating: a brisk wind.
4. Pleasantly zestful: a brisk tea.
[Probably of Scandinavian origin.]
briskly adv.
briskness n.
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Noun1.briskness - liveliness and eagerness; "he accepted with alacrity"; "the smartness of the pace soon exhausted him"
alacrity, smartness
sprightliness, liveliness, spirit, life - animation and energy in action or expression; "it was a heavy play and the actors tried in vain to give life to it"
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Despite his excitement he did not move with his old briskness.
Anne's House of Dreams by Montgomery, Lucy Maud View in context
Don Quixote stood looking on very calmly, and, when he saw him fall, leaped from his horse and with great briskness ran to him, and, presenting the point of his sword to his eyes, bade him surrender, or he would cut his head off.
Don Quixote by Cervantes, Miguel View in context
The prince walked in quickly and jauntily as was his wont, as if intentionally contrasting the briskness of his manners with the strict formality of his house.
War and Peace by Tolstoy, Leo View in context
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