Definition of energetic
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:operating with or marked by vigor or effect
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:of or relating to energy
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Examples of energetic in a Sentence
She has an energetic personality.
The children are energetic workers.
They mounted an energetic campaign.
Recent Examples of energetic from the Web
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Less than three months after his election, France’s energetic and image-conscious president has seen his popularity drop after announcing budget cuts, launching a divisive labor reform and engaging in a damaging dispute with the military.
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Once Trump sewed up the nomination, Scaramucci became an energetic fundraiser and ubiquitous on-air ally.
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The energetic and affable Nelson became the commission’s president and CEO in 2011, and the organization has since landed more than 20 NCAA championship events.
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Shepard ran with the first-team offense largely in the slot and at times on the outside, and made several big plays against an energetic and stifling defense.
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Energetic and trim, the 67-year-old retired lab technician wants to restore and promote the property.
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John Cornyn, Republican of Texas, and not the most substantial waffle in the breakfast buffet, has been particularly energetic in slinging this hooey at the American people.
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Grab your tickets for the always energetic Cincy show here.
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The prospect of feeling more energetic and less crazy throughout the month is definitely enticing.
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Origin and Etymology of energetic
Greek energētikos, from energein to be active, from energos
energetic Synonyms
Synonyms
dynamic, vigorous, flush, gingery, lusty, peppy, red-blooded, robust, vitalAntonyms
dull, lethargic, listless, sluggish, torpidRelated 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, competentNear 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-outSynonym Discussion of energetic
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.
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- as vigorous as a youth half his age
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- an energetic campaigner
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- the strenuous life on an oil rig
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- a lusty appetite for life
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- full of nervous energy
ENERGETIC Defined for English Language Learners
energetic
play
adjective
Definition of energetic for English Language Learners
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: having or showing a lot of energy
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: involving a lot of effort
ENERGETIC Defined for Kids
energetic
play
adjective
en·er·get·ic
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ˌe-nər-ˈje-tik
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Definition of energetic for Students
:having or showing the ability to be active
- The boys are energetic players.
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energetically
\-ti-kə-lē\ adverbMedical Dictionary
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