B2 verb Neutral

briskness

/ˈbrɪsk.nəs/

Briskness refers to the quality of being quick, energetic, and active in movement or manner. It is often used to describe a person's pace, the refreshing quality of cold weather, or a businesslike efficiency in completing tasks.

Examples

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1

The briskness of the morning air made us feel instantly awake during our hike.

The briskness of the morning air made us feel instantly awake during our hike.

2

The department head managed the meeting with a professional briskness that saved everyone time.

The department head managed the meeting with a professional briskness that saved everyone time.

3

I really like the briskness of your walk; it shows you have a lot of energy!

I really like the briskness of your walk; it shows you have a lot of energy!

Word Family

Noun
briskness
Adverb
briskly
Adjective
brisk
Related
briskness
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Memory Tip

Think of Brisk Iced Tea—it is marketed as a drink that provides a refreshing, 'brisk' feeling to wake you up.

Quick Quiz

The _______ of the autumn wind made us realize that winter was just around the corner.

Correct!

The correct answer is: briskness

Examples

1

The briskness of the morning air made us feel instantly awake during our hike.

everyday

The briskness of the morning air made us feel instantly awake during our hike.

2

The department head managed the meeting with a professional briskness that saved everyone time.

formal

The department head managed the meeting with a professional briskness that saved everyone time.

3

I really like the briskness of your walk; it shows you have a lot of energy!

informal

I really like the briskness of your walk; it shows you have a lot of energy!

4

The researchers observed a significant briskness in the chemical reaction when the catalyst was added.

academic

The researchers observed a significant briskness in the chemical reaction when the catalyst was added.

5

Management was pleased with the briskness of trade following the launch of the new product line.

business

Management was pleased with the briskness of trade following the launch of the new product line.

Word Family

Noun
briskness
Adverb
briskly
Adjective
brisk
Related
briskness

Common Collocations

briskness of the air briskness of the air
businesslike briskness businesslike briskness
with unusual briskness with unusual briskness
morning briskness morning briskness
restore briskness restore briskness

Common Phrases

with briskness and efficiency

with briskness and efficiency

a certain briskness of manner

a certain briskness of manner

autumnal briskness

autumnal briskness

Often Confused With

briskness vs brusqueness

Brusqueness refers to being blunt or offhand in manner (often perceived as rude), while briskness refers to being quick and energetic.

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Usage Notes

Briskness is generally a positive attribute, suggesting health, efficiency, or a refreshing environment. However, when applied to a person's social manner, it can sometimes imply a lack of warmth.

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Common Mistakes

Learners often confuse it with 'brusqueness.' Remember that 'brisk' is about speed and energy, while 'brusque' is about a lack of social politeness.

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Memory Tip

Think of Brisk Iced Tea—it is marketed as a drink that provides a refreshing, 'brisk' feeling to wake you up.

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Word Origin

Derived from the 16th-century English adjective 'brisk', possibly originating from the French 'brusque' meaning lively or fierce.

Grammar Patterns

uncountable noun often follows the preposition 'with' can be modified by adjectives like 'professional' or 'refreshing'

Quick Quiz

The _______ of the autumn wind made us realize that winter was just around the corner.

Correct!

The correct answer is: briskness

Related Words

a

A1

A word used before a singular noun that is not specific or is being mentioned for the first time. It is used only before words that begin with a consonant sound to indicate one of something.

I

A1

The pronoun 'I' is used by a speaker or writer to refer to themselves as the subject of a verb. It is the first-person singular subject pronoun in English and is always capitalized regardless of its position in a sentence.

for

A1

Used to show who is intended to have or use something, or to explain the purpose or reason for an action. It is also frequently used to indicate a specific duration of time.

not

A1

A function word used to express negation or denial. It is primarily used to make a sentence or phrase negative, often following an auxiliary verb or the verb 'to be'.

with

A1

A preposition used to indicate that people or things are together, in the same place, or performing an action together. It can also describe the instrument used to perform an action or a characteristic that someone or something has.

he

A1

A pronoun used to refer to a male person or animal that has already been mentioned or is easily identified. It functions as the subject of a sentence.

you

A1

Used to refer to the person or people that the speaker is addressing. It is the second-person pronoun used for both singular and plural subjects and objects.

at

A1

A preposition used to indicate a specific point, location, or position in space. It is also used to specify a particular point in time or a certain state or activity.

but

A1

A coordinating conjunction used to connect two statements that contrast with each other. It is used to introduce an added statement that is different from what has already been mentioned.

his

A1

This word is used to show that something belongs to or is associated with a male person or animal previously mentioned. It functions as both a possessive determiner used before a noun and a possessive pronoun used on its own.

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