Quick or rapid in action or motion; exhibiting quickness; lively; swift; nimble: as, a brisk breeze.Sprightly; animated; vivacious; gay: as, “a brisk, gamesome lass,”L'Estrange.Full of lively or exciting action or events; exciting; interesting.Burning freely; bright: as, a brisk fire.Effervescing vigorously: said of liquors: as, brisk cider.Performed or kept up with briskness; rapid; quick: as, a brisk fire of infantry.Vivid; luminous.Synonyms Alert, nimble, quick, rapid, sprightly, prompt, spry, smart, bustling, wide-awake, eager. See active and busy.To make lively; enliven; animate; refresh: sometimes with up.To become brisk, lively, or active: with up.