briskly

In swift fashion

Briskly means in a quick, energetic manner.

Someone who walks briskly moves with purposeful speed.

The word suggests efficient movement without dawdling: She briskly gathered her papers and left.

Wind blowing briskly is fresh and invigorating.

Business conducted briskly proceeds without unnecessary delay.

quickly

rapidly

At high velocity

promptly · hurriedly · expeditiously · snappily · nimbly · agilely · fleetly · apace · posthaste · presto

energetic

vigorously

With forceful enthusiasm

spiritedly · dynamically · vivaciously · peppily · jauntily · zestfully · bouncily · spryly · alertly · actively

cool

crisply

In a sharp, clear manner

bracingly · refreshingly · nippily · bitingly · sharply · frostily · airily · breezily · coolly · windswept

Categories
Opposites
speed/pace

brisklyslowly

At reduced speed

sluggishly · ploddingly · leisurely · tardily · unhurriedly

energy/vigor

brisklylistlessly

Without energy or interest

sluggishly · languidly · lethargically · wearily · lifelessly

urgency/intentionality

brisklyleisurely

Done without urgency

unhurriedly · deliberately · casually · languidly · indolently

Phrases
Family

brisk, briskness, brisker, briskest

Familiarity
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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G