brisker

Quicker and livelier

Brisker is the comparative form of brisk—more energetic, quick, or invigorating.

A walk becomes brisker when you pick up the pace.

Trade is brisker when activity increases.

The wind grew brisker as the storm approached.

Business was brisker than expected during the holiday season.

energetic

livelier

Having increased vitality

snappierMore lively or terse
peppierMore lively, energetic
sprightlierMore lively and energetic

zestier · bouncier · zippier · perkier · jauntier

pace

quicker

More rapid in pace

fasterWith more velocity
swifterMore rapid in motion
speedierMore rapid, quicker

hastier · snappier · sharper · crisper

chilly

crisper

Refrigerator humidity compartment

nippierMore bitingly cold
coolerInsulated storage container
chillierMore cold

frostier · tangier · snappier · bitingly · rawer · fresher · keener · sharper · icier

Opposites

speed/pace

briskerslower

Reduced in speed

quieter · duller · flatter · deader

energy/vigor

briskerduller

More lacking in edge

temperature (weather)

briskerwarmer

Higher in temperature

milder · balmier · muggier · sultriest · stuffier

Phrases

brisk walkingSwift locomotion on foot
brisk walkFast-paced ambulation
brisk pace
brisk airCool, energizing outdoor atmosphere

Family

brisk, briskly, briskness, briskest

Familiarity: Top 100,000
Profile: Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G