quick and active; lively

brisk trading; a brisk walk.

sharp and stimulating

brisk weather; brisk wind.

(of liquors) effervescing vigorously

brisk cider.

abrupt; curt

I was surprised by her rather brisk tone.

to make or become brisk; liven (often fol. by up ).

adjective

inactive , slow , sluggish , unenergetic , temperate , warm

adjective

adroit , agile , alert , animated , bustling , busy , energetic , lively , nimble , quick , speedy , sprightly , spry , vigorous , vivacious , zippy , biting , bracing , crisp , exhilarating , fresh , invigorating , keen , nippy , sharp , snappy , stimulating , facile , active , dynamic , dynamical , forceful , kinetic , strenuous , driving , enterprising , peppy , alacritous , alive , allegro , breezy , chipper , con brio , ebullient , effervescent , fast , galvanic , gay , perky , rapid , refreshing , smart , spirited , walk , zestful