brisk Definition

brisk
adj

1. Lively, active or quick.

Example: a brisk walk
Example: a brisk response
Thesaurus: active, lively, energetic, bustling, busy, quick, sprightly, vigorous; Antonym: sluggish.
2. Said of the weather: pleasantly cold and fresh.

Thesaurus: stimulating, invigorating, exhilarating, sharp, crisp, bracing.

Derivative: briskly
adverb

Derivative: briskness
noun

Etymology: 16c: perhaps related to Welsh brysg brisk of foot.