briskly
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3.5
- adverb
- /ˈbrɪskli/
:
rápidamente
- The heavy hatch slipped back and Nyklos strode briskly in, a grim look on his handsome face.
- walk briskly
- move briskly
And yet they were, we're already briskly selling tickets for that one.
- And yet they were, we're already briskly selling tickets for that one.
- So either walking briskly, running, lifting weights, those things stress your bones and that makes your bones stronger.
Examples
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Kostas packaged the items, rang up the sale, and Mrs. Lanaras walked briskly out the door.
Fiction book (1991) -
- Walk briskly to the exit, everyone.
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Highway patrol reports traffic moving briskly.
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Sam takes Molly's arm and they continue briskly down the street.
Fiction book (1990) -
Jimmie looked back to see John walking briskly down Aisle 7.
Fiction book (1992) -
Emilio makes his way briskly through the crowded street and turns into an open-air market.
Fiction book (1992) -
In the early morning, white-tailed deer trotted briskly along game trails.
Academic text (2005) -
Clarice and Brigham walk briskly down the hall, passing other trainees.
Fiction book (1991) -
Everyone should try to walk briskly to stay healthy and energized.
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She talks briskly, getting straight to the point without wasting time.
Synonyms
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1.0
At a fast speed or without delay
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1.4
In a very short time
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1.0
Quickly and smoothly
11
7.3
In a quick and efficient way
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2.4
To act quickly without delay
3
5.5
To act immediately and confidently without pausing
1
6.0
Moving at a fairly fast speed
1
8.0
In a very quick way, like someone running fast
To do something quickly and smoothly
In a very short time
Happening very quickly
Very quickly and in a hurry
Antonyms
How Fast
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
The word briskly comes from the adjective brisk, which likely comes from an old word like brusque meaning 'sharp' or 'sudden'. Think of a sharp, fresh wind that makes you move faster — that's why to do something briskly is to do it quickly and with energy.