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briskly Synonyms

Another word for briskly

Choosing another word for briskly depends on context, so the 14 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adverb (Context 1)

In an active, quick, and energetic manner.

Usage Example

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

Strongest
quickly
energetically
Strong
vigorously
lively
rapidly
swiftly
sprightly
promptly

• adverb (Context 2)

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

Usage Example

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

Strong
abruptly
curtly
crisply
sharply
brusquely
decisively

Opposites of briskly

The opposite of briskly shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

slowly
sluggishly
lethargically
languidly
gently
patiently
listlessly
leisurely
See all opposites of briskly

• Nearby Words

bris
brisk
brisket
briskly
briskness
bristle
bristlebill

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