BRISKNESS Synonyms: 63 Similar and Opposite Words

briskness

noun

Definition of briskness

as in vigorousness

the quality or state of having abundant or intense activity the briskness of the shopping scene at the mall makes it a good candidate for our next store

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Noun

These sturdy and reliable machines are great for both knocking out homework and streaming Netflix, with a big 24-inch FHD monitor that boasts good brightness and wide viewing angles.

— K. Thor Jensen, PC Magazine, 17 Aug. 2026
That is, the iPhone’s brightness capacity appeared significantly lower than my daily driver.

— Scott Kramer, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026

Definition of brightness

Noun

Kikuko sometimes mistook Shigejiro’s cheerfulness for egoism owing to the distortions produced by her illness.

— Cynthia Zarin, Harpers Magazine, 4 Aug. 2026
Positive qualities—promptness, diligence, cheerfulness—sped up your ascent through the ranks; negative ones—laziness, dissipation, late mornings—slowed it down.

— Jake Lundberg, The Atlantic, 23 July 2026

Definition of cheerfulness

Noun

Thus, agency as a concept gained a greater liveliness, from passive effect to active incitement.

— Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 14 Aug. 2026
Over the summer, Lawrence, like other college cities, switches from the liveliness of young students to the day-to-day of residents who have made a life there.

— PJ Green June 13, Kansas City Star, 13 June 2026

Definition of liveliness

Noun

There’s an outdoor treatment pavilion, five additional treatment rooms, a sauna, a steam room, and a vitality pool.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 18 Aug. 2026
Kasdan finds a way to acknowledge painful moments in Short’s life while emphasizing his incredible vitality and resilience.

— Matthew Carey, Deadline, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of vitality

Noun

Disney vet Jodie Foster in her first Disney animation voiceover role as the villain, Queen Celeste, is intriguing.

— Anthony D'Alessandro, Deadline, 15 Aug. 2026
California expanded its primary tax incentive for film and TV production to $750 million last year, and expanded it to include half-hour shows, animation and large-scale competition shows.

— Gene Maddaus, Variety, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of animation

Noun

The formula is made with amino acids and UV filters to help smooth the hair, improve elasticity, and enhance color vibrancy.

— Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 18 Aug. 2026
Hoffman likes being able to walk out his front door and immediately be immersed in the vibrancy of city life.

— Charlotte Observer, Charlotte Observer, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of vibrancy

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