The Oxford Thesaurus An A-Z Dictionary of Synonyms - brisk adj.

1) active, lively, busy, vigorous: The poachers are doing a brisk trade in rhinoceros horn. 2) quick, animated, sprightly, spry, energetic, spirited: Patrick was a brisk lad, fresh from Oxford. 3) strong, steady, fresh, refreshing, bracing, invigorating, stimulating, crisp, biting, bracing, keen, nippy, chill, chilly, cool, cold: A brisk breeze had started up from the north, chilling us through. 4) energetic, vibrant, invigorating, stimulating: After a brisk massage, Mariette felt completely revitalized.