briskly

• Adverb, das eine aktive, schnelle und energische Art und Weise bezeichnet; oft für Bewegungen oder Handlungen, die mit Schnelligkeit und Lebhaftigkeit ausgeführt werden, und manchmal auch für eine schneidige oder sachlich-effiziente Art.

An adverb meaning "in an active, quick, and energetic manner." It often describes movement or action done with speed and liveliness, and can also imply a sharp or businesslike efficiency.

1. Quickly and energeticallyB1formal

   In a fast, active, and energetic manner.

   Schnell und energisch

   • She walked briskly through the park to catch the bus.
   • He rubbed his hands briskly to warm them up.
   • The sales assistant moved briskly around the store.

   Synonymeactivelyenergeticallylivelynimblyquicklyrapidlyspeedilysprightlyswiftlyvigorously

   Antonymelanguidlylethargicallyslowlysluggishly

2. Sharply or curtlyB2formal

   In a manner that is abrupt, direct, and often slightly rude.

   Schroff oder kurz angebunden

   • He spoke briskly, not wanting to waste time.
   • She nodded briskly and turned away.
   • The manager dismissed the question briskly.

   Synonymeabruptlybrusquelycurtlysharplyshortlytersely