energetic

1 of 2

adjective (1)

en·​er·​get·​ic ˌe-nər-ˈje-tik 

1

: operating with or marked by vigor or effect

2

: marked by energy : strenuous

an energetic walk

3

: of or relating to energy

energetically

ˌe-nər-ˈje-ti-k(ə-)lē 

adverb

energetical

2 of 2

adjective (2)

en·​er·​get·​i·​cal

|ə̇kəl, 

|ēk

: energetic

energetically

|ə̇k(ə)lē 

|ēk-, 

-li

adverb

Synonyms of energetic

Adjective (1)

• dynamic
• vigorous
• lively
• robust
• powerful

Choose the Right Synonym for 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.

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

Adjective (1)

She has an energetic personality.

The children are energetic workers.

They mounted an energetic campaign.

Recent Examples on the Web

Adjective

Luckily, Kittredge’s film is hugely entertaining, energetic, and insightful. — Bilge Ebiri, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026

By combining multiple types of light into one image, NASA is able to reveal the complete picture of what this energetic galaxy is made of. — Brett Tingley, Space.com, 27 Aug. 2026

Howard, a mother of five, called her son energetic and an anchor for his younger siblings. — Yona Gavino, Miami Herald, 25 Aug. 2026

Chelsea made five final-third regains in that first half, more than in 36 of their 38 Premier League matches last term, with Palmer and Rodgers energetic at shutting down opponents. — Liam Tharme, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026

Word History

Etymology

Adjective (1)

Greek energētikos, from energein to be active, from energos

Adjective (2)

Greek energētikos + English -al

First Known Use

Adjective (1)

1700, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Phrases Containing energetic

• hyper-energetic

Rhymes for energetic

• alphabetic
• anaesthetic
• anesthetic
• antithetic
• apathetic
• arithmetic
• cybernetic
• diabetic
• dietetic
• diuretic
• empathetic
• geodetic

Kids Definition

energetic

adjective

en·​er·​get·​ic ˌen-ər-ˈjet-ik 

: having or showing energy : active

an energetic salesperson

energetically

-ˈjet-i-k(ə-)lē 

adverb

Medical Definition

energetic

adjective

en·​er·​get·​ic ˌen-ər-ˈjet-ik 

: of or relating to energy

energetic equation