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10 Language-to-English DictionariesBrisk
/brɪsk/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Active, fast, and energetic.
"They took a brisk walk along the shoreline to warm up in the chilly morning air." - 2
(Of weather or wind) cold, fresh, and sharp.
"A brisk wind swept across the deck, making the sailors pull their coats tighter."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the obsolete French word 'brique' or Italian 'brisk', meaning sharp or active, entering English in the mid-16th century. It evolved from describing a lively, spirited manner to commonly denoting cool, fresh weather or quick, energetic physical movement.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Brisk" is said worldwide
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vif
Transliteration: /vi/
"Un vent vif souffle sur la côte."
frisch
Transliteration: /frɪʃ/
"Ein frischer Wind wehte über das Feld."
frizzante
Transliteration: /fritˈtsante/
"C'è un vento frizzante stamattina."
fresco
Transliteration: /ˈfresko/
"Sopla un viento fresco por la tarde."
fresco
Transliteration: /ˈfɾeʃku/
"Um vento fresco soprava do mar."
तेज़
Transliteration: tez
Script: तेज़ हवा
"बाहर एक तेज़ हवा चल रही है।"
清新凛冽的
Transliteration: qīng xīn lǐn liè de
"外面刮着清新的大风。"
상쾌한
Transliteration: sang-kwae-han
Script: 상쾌한 바람
"상쾌한 바람이 불어오고 있다."
爽やかな
Transliteration: sayaka na
Script: 爽やかな風
"今朝は爽やかな風が吹いている。"
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