# briskly

**Pronunciation:** ˈbrɪskli · BRISK-lee

**Part of speech:** adverb

## Meaning

In a quick, energetic, and efficient manner.

## Examples

- The manager walked briskly through the office, checking that everyone was on task.
- He responded briskly to the email, addressing all the points without wasting any words.
- The wind blew briskly across the open field, making the autumn air feel quite sharp.

## Synonyms

- fast — General term for high speed.
- quickly — Standard term for doing something in a short time.
- rapidly — Implies a high rate of speed or change.
- energetically — Emphasizes the vigor and effort put into an action.

## Antonyms

- slowly — The direct opposite of moving or acting with speed.
- leisurely — Implies a lack of urgency and a relaxed pace.

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