energetic
en·er·get·ic
adj \ˌe-nər-ˈje-tik\Definition of ENERGETIC
1
: operating with or marked by vigor or effect
3
: of or relating to energy <energetic equation>
— en·er·get·i·cal·ly \-ti-k(ə-)lē\ adverb
Examples of ENERGETIC
- She has an energetic personality.
- The children are energetic workers.
- They mounted an energetic campaign.
Origin of ENERGETIC
Greek energētikos, from energein to be active, from energos
First Known Use: 1651
Related to ENERGETIC
Related Words: animated, brisk, dashing, kinetic, lively, punchy, spirited, sprightly, vivacious; energized, enlivened, invigorated, vitalized; firm, fortified, mettlesome, mighty, powerful, puissant, strong; refreshed, rejuvenated, revitalized; able-bodied, athletic, beefy, brawny, burly, fit, hardy, husky, muscular, robustious, rugged, stalwart, stout, strapping, sturdy, tough, virile; hale, healthy, hearty, sound; capable, competent
Near Antonyms: delicate, effete, enervated, faint, feeble, frail, infirm, wan, weak, weakened; impotent, powerless, prostrate, prostrated, sapped, tired; indolent, lackadaisical, languid, lazy; invertebrate, nerveless, soft, spineless, wimpy; ill, unhealthy, unsound, unwell; broken-down, debilitated, decrepit, disabled, wasted, worn-out
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