brisk
adj.quick, energetic, and active. You use this to describe a pace that is fast but not quite running, or a cold wind that feels fresh.
adj.characterised by speed, energy, or a refreshing coldness. Often used to describe physical movement or weather conditions.
“We went for a brisk walk in the park.”
“The manager led a brisk meeting to ensure everyone could return to their desks by noon.”
“A brisk autumn wind swept through the valley, clearing the morning fog and revealing the vibrant colors of the changing leaves.”
Typically used attributively before a noun like 'walk', 'pace', or 'breeze'.
“A brisk one-mile walk on a treadmill is a simple fitness test.”
Uncertain; probably a collateral form of brusque, but compare Irish briosc, Scottish Gaelic brisg, Welsh brys.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.