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Synonym Chooser

How does the adjective energetic contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of energetic are lusty, nervous, strenuous, and vigorous. While all these words mean "having or showing great vitality and force," energetic suggests a capacity for intense activity.

an energetic campaigner

When can lusty be used instead of energetic?

While in some cases nearly identical to energetic, lusty implies exuberant energy and capacity for enjoyment.

a lusty appetite for life

When is it sensible to use nervous instead of energetic?

The words nervous and energetic can be used in similar contexts, but nervous suggests especially the forcibleness and sustained effectiveness resulting from mental vigor.

full of nervous energy

Where would strenuous be a reasonable alternative to energetic?

While the synonyms strenuous and energetic are close in meaning, strenuous suggests a preference for coping with the arduous or the challenging.

the strenuous life on an oil rig

When is vigorous a more appropriate choice than energetic?

The synonyms vigorous and energetic are sometimes interchangeable, but vigorous further implies showing no signs of depletion or diminishing of freshness or robustness.

as vigorous as a youth half his age

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of energetic At the time, DARPA and NASA had already given up on a 2027 launch to concentrate on developing a prototype engine using helium as a propellant before moving on to an operational engine with more energetic liquid hydrogen fuel, Aviation Week reported. Stephen Clark – Jun 3, ArsTechnica, 3 June 2025 This wasn't necessarily surprising: As the lead singer of the Pussycat Dolls, Scherzinger is no stranger to winning crowds over with her creative and energetic performances. Chris Snellgrove, EW.com, 1 June 2025 Host Jennifer Lopez opened the show with an energetic dance number to a medley that included a mashup of songs by Beyoncé, Eilish, Shaboozey, Chappell Roan and more. Alli Rosenbloom, CNN Money, 27 May 2025 Rod Stewart, who received the Lifetime Achievement Award, closed out the evening with an energetic performance. Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 26 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for energetic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for energetic
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  • Raymond Saunders: Flowers From a Black Garden is a dynamic selection of the artist’s layered, mixed-media works that blend painting, drawing, and collage.
    Okla Jones, Essence, 4 June 2025
  • The concept, known as dynamic breathability, the Australian Merino wool marketer said, reflects how well the material adapts to changing conditions.
    Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 4 June 2025
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  • In one image, Turner was seen kissing the singer's head with his arm around her shoulders, while another showed the couple engaged in a lively chat while laying on the ground.
    Raven Brunner, People.com, 12 June 2025
  • The primary bedroom suite mirrors the lively palette of the living room, blending mustard, green, and cobalt in deeply tactile textiles.
    Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 12 June 2025
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  • That piece, and the book that would follow, has become a staple of environmental humanities classes for decades and still stirs vigorous classroom debate today.
    Daegan Miller June 5, Literary Hub, 5 June 2025
  • Media reports that Saudi Arabia will lift its decades-old ban on alcohol in select tourist zones have prompted the flare-up of a vigorous online debate in the conservative kingdom, with some voices in support and others in strong opposition.
    Amira El-Fekki‎, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 May 2025
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  • The airport has implemented a robust circular economy program, focusing on materials recovery and reducing single-use plastics.
    Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 14 June 2025
  • The Abrams carries a 120mm cannon, robust armor and has a top speed of 45 mph.
    Tom Vanden Brook, USA Today, 14 June 2025
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  • Since the show's conclusion, Zoe has remained active in the fashion and lifestyle space, in part through her newsletter The Zoe Report, which launched in 2009.
    Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 7 June 2025
  • Flood watches were active through the morning across parts of Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma and Arkansas, according to the National Weather Service.
    Christopher Cann, USA Today, 6 June 2025
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  • Addressing the Obvious Critiques Yes, 3–4% real growth is aggressive.
    Don Muir, Forbes.com, 4 June 2025
  • After the aggressive animal showed no signs of leaving, the woman’s boyfriend fatally shot it, officials said.
    Paloma Chavez, Sacbee.com, 3 June 2025
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  • But this epic chronicle about a family’s struggle to remain together and preserve its dignity in the face of more powerful forces neither judges nor lays blame.
    Leo Barraclough, Variety, 3 June 2025
  • Conservatives in the country are distrustful of China and see Lee as too friendly with the powerful neighbor.
    Brittney Melton, NPR, 3 June 2025
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  • Moreover, an animated Predator movie called Predator: Killer of Killers is coming to Hulu this summer.
    Fran Ruiz, Space.com, 1 June 2025
  • Even with Bailey singing her lovestruck heart out, Rob Marshall's redo doesn't make the same refreshing splash as the 1989 animated classic but gets points for trying with a more logical narrative.
    Brian Truitt, USA Today, 26 May 2025

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“Energetic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/energetic. Accessed 18 Jun. 2025.

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