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"Brisk" vs. "speedy": a linguistic sprint

Reviewed and edited by Lloyd Cooper 12/10/2024, 02:42
English.me team member
Brisk and speedy. What's the difference?

What is similar?

Both "brisk" and "speedy" describe something done quickly or at a fast pace.

What is different?

"Brisk" often implies liveliness or energy, sometimes associated with a quick pace and invigorating feel, whereas "speedy" is a more direct reference to high speed or quickness without necessarily implying liveliness.

Which one is more common?

Internet search results for brisk) and speedy

Examples of usage

Brisk
  • The brisk wind made the trees sway.
  • She took a brisk walk in the park.
  • The discussion was brisk and lively.
Speedy
  • He made a speedy recovery from his illness.
  • The delivery was impressively speedy.
  • They took the speedy route to the city.

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