BRISKEST

Adjective

briskest

superlative form of brisk: most brisk

Anagrams

• beskirts, briskets

Source: Wiktionary


BRISK

Brisk, a. Etym: [Cf. W. brysg, fr. brys haste, Gael. briosg quick, lively, Ir. broisg a start, leap, jerk.]

1. Full of liveliness and activity; characterized by quickness of motion or action; lively; spirited; quick. Cheerily, boys; be brick awhile. Shak. Brick toil alternating with ready ease. Wordworth.

2. Full of spirit of life; effervescas, brick cider.

Syn.

– Active; lively; agile; alert; nimble; quick; sprightly; vivacious; gay; spirited; animated.

Brisk, v. t. & i. [imp. & p. p. Bricked; p. pr. & vb. n. Bricking.]

Definition: To make or become lively; to enliven; to animate; to take, or cause to take, an erect or bold attitude; -- usually with up.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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