# briskly

/ˈbɹɪskɫi/ (US) · /bɹˈɪskli/ (UK) · CEFR B2 · Adverb

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/briskly
Updated: 2026-10-18

## Definition

in a quick and lively way, as if you have energy and somewhere to go.

For teachers: in a quick and energetic way, often suggesting efficiency or purpose.

## Examples

- She walks briskly to work every morning.
- The nurse moves briskly between rooms during the busy morning shift.
- The guide leads the group briskly through the cold galleries, keeping the pace lively enough to ward off the chill.

## Synonyms

quickly, swiftly, rapidly, energetically

## Antonyms

slowly, leisurely, lazily, sluggishly

## Usage notes

- Manner adverb — typically placed after the verb or at the end of the clause.

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