energetic

en·er·get·ic | \ ˌe-nər-ˈje-tik

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Definition of energetic

1 : operating with or marked by vigor or effect

2 : marked by energy : strenuous an energetic walk

3 : of or relating to energy

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vigorous, energetic, strenuous, lusty, nervous mean having or showing great vitality and force. vigorous further implies showing no signs of depletion or diminishing of freshness or robustness. as vigorous as a youth half his age energetic suggests a capacity for intense activity. an energetic campaigner strenuous suggests a preference for coping with the arduous or the challenging. the strenuous life on an oil rig lusty implies exuberant energy and capacity for enjoyment. a lusty appetite for life nervous suggests especially the forcibleness and sustained effectiveness resulting from mental vigor. full of nervous energy

Examples of energetic in a Sentence

She has an energetic personality. The children are energetic workers. They mounted an energetic campaign.

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“Energetic.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/energetic. Accessed 19 Feb. 2020.

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energetic

adjective

English Language Learners Definition of energetic

: having or showing a lot of energy

: involving a lot of effort

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Kids Definition of energetic

: having or showing the ability to be active The boys are energetic players.

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Medical Definition of energetic

: of or relating to energy energetic equation

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