Advanced English C2 • ADJECTIVES, ADVERBS • 'B

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brisk
adjective C2 movement-related (comparative brisker, superlative briskest) • synonyms: lively, energetic, purposeful • brisk walk/pace/stride/movement; move briskly; brisk gestures • freq in AmE: 7/10
His brisk stride made it hard to keep up. | 2. He set a brisk pace and we struggled to keep up.
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szybki, dziarski, żwawy (o chodzie, sposobie poruszania się)
quick, lively, and energetic in movement or pace; often used to describe walking, gestures, or physical activity that is purposeful and invigorating
Jego dziarski krok sprawiał, że trudno było za nim nadążyć. | 2. Narzucił szybkie tempo i mieliśmy problem, żeby dotrzymać mu kroku.
brisk
adjective C2 personality-related (comparative brisker, superlative briskest) • synonyms: efficient, energetic, no-nonsense • brisk person/manager/tone/manner; brisk and businesslike; brisk attitude; brisk and capable • freq in AmE: 6/10
His brisk demeanor made meetings short but productive. | 2. Her tone on the phone was brisk (= she spoke quickly and used few words) and businesslike.
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rzutki, energiczny, pełen werwy (o osobie, tonie głosu)
describing someone who is energetic, efficient, and quick in manner or action; often implies decisiveness, alertness, and a no-nonsense attitude — without being unfriendly
Jego energiczne usposobienie sprawia, że spotkania są krótkie, ale efektywne. | 2. Jej ton w rozmowie telefonicznej był energiczny i rzeczowy.
brisk
adjective C2 weather-related (comparative brisker, superlative briskest) • synonyms: fresh, crisp, invigorating • brisk air/breeze/morning/day; brisk but sunny; brisk chill • freq in AmE: 6/10
We went for a walk in the brisk morning air.
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rześki, orzeźwiający (o chłodnej pogodzie)
describing cool or chilly weather that feels fresh, invigorating, and energizing; often associated with clear air, light wind, and a sense of alertness
Poszliśmy na spacer, korzystając z rześkiego porannego powietrza.
brisk
adjective C2 commerce-related (comparative brisker, superlative briskest) • synonyms: active, lively, fast-paced • brisk trade/sales/business; brisk demand; brisk market activity • freq in AmE: 6/10
Street vendors reported brisk sales during the festival.
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ożywiony, gwałtowny, intensywny (o handlu, sprzedaży, obrocie)
describing trade, business, or sales activity that is fast-paced, energetic, and often high in volume; suggests strong demand, quick turnover, or intense market movement
Sprzedawcy uliczni odnotowali ożywioną sprzedaż podczas festiwalu.
briskly
adverb C2 manner/movement/speech • synonyms: energetically, efficiently, decisively • walk/speak/move briskly; briskly efficient; briskly paced • freq in AmE: 6/10
She walked briskly across the courtyard, her heels clicking on the stone. | 2. “Let’s begin,” he said briskly, wasting no time.
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dziarsko, żwawo, energicznie
in a quick, energetic, and purposeful manner; used to describe movement, speech, or action that is efficient, lively, and often slightly abrupt — without being rude
Przeszła energicznie przez dziedziniec, stukając obcasami o kamień. | 2. „Zaczynajmy” — powiedział rzutko, nie tracąc czasu.
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