briskly

[brisk-lee] / ˈbrɪsk li /

ADVERB

energetically

Synonyms

STRONGEST

nimbly rapidly vigorously

WEAK

brusquely enthusiastically in a lively manner promptly quickly

Antonyms

WEAK

listlessly slowly sluggishly

Example Sentences

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I felt both pride and panic as Ma nodded briskly.

From Literature

North of Richmond, Sarah Peyton and her two young sons stood quietly contemplating the monks who walked briskly past.

From Barron's

Immediately a shout went up, and some of the crowd approached, briskly workmanlike.

From Literature

He walked briskly through the lab to the elevator.

From Literature

Greenlandic staff scurried briskly into the building, looking ashamed to be working for America.

From The Wall Street Journal