briskness

Definitions

The quality of being quick, energetic, and active.

The state of being pleasantly cool, fresh, and invigorating.

A manner that is sharp, curt, or businesslike.

Examples

The briskness of the morning air made it difficult to stay outside for long without a heavy coat.

She walked with a certain briskness that suggested she was in a hurry to reach her destination.

Synonyms

liveliness energy vigor quickness sprightliness animation activity

Antonyms

sluggishness lethargy laziness inertia torpor slowliness indolence