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briskly Antonyms

Opposite of briskly

Because the opposite of briskly shifts with each meaning, the 10 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
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• adverb (Context 1)

In an active, quick, and energetic manner.

Usage Example

"She walked slowly through the park to keep warm in the morning chill."

Strongest
slowly
sluggishly
lethargically
Strong
languidly
leisurely
listlessly

• adverb (Context 2)

In an impatient, abrupt, or businesslike way that shows a desire to get things done quickly.

Usage Example

"The receptionist nodded gently and handed him the registration forms."

Strong
gently
patiently
warmly
calmly

Similar words to briskly

Words similar to briskly shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:

quickly
energetically
abruptly
vigorously
rapidly
lively
curtly
crisply
See all synonyms of briskly

• Nearby Words

briny
briquette
brisk
briskly
briskness
bristle
bristliness

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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Briskly. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/briskly
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