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energetic

adjective
en路​er路​get路​ic | \ 藢e-n蓹r-藞je-tik How to pronounce energetic (audio) \

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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Other Words from energetic

energetically \ 藢e-​n蓹r-​藞je-​ti-​k(蓹-​)l膿 How to pronounce energetically (audio) \ adverb

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

She has an energetic personality. The children are energetic workers. They mounted an energetic campaign.
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 Much of her energetic set felt like both a celebration of her success and a signifier that her stardom is only set to rise higher. — Amit Gurbaxani, Billboard, "Tame Impala Seize the Night at Norway's Oya Festival," 9 Aug. 2019 While the summer days have been long and hot, the atmosphere has been energetic and cool at Pickwick Gardens. — Anthony Clark Carpio, Burbank Leader, "Renovated Pickwick ice rink is ready for puck drop," 9 Aug. 2019 El Salvador鈥檚 new president, Nayib Bukele, is energetic but has little support in congress. — The Economist, "The humbling of Honduras鈥檚 president, Juan Orlando Hern谩ndez," 2 Aug. 2019 But in contrast to his lifeless performance at the first debate, Biden was energetic and prepared. — Dana Milbank, The Mercury News, "Milbank: Biden was gloriously adequate in second Democratic debate," 1 Aug. 2019 On days when Madi is more energetic, Savage reads to her, or the two work on a crafts project or watch TV. — Greg Luca, ExpressNews.com, "Daughter of UTSA basketball assistant coach an inspiration despite disability," 14 July 2019 Death Cab for Cutie In their hourlong opening set, Death Cab for Cutie was not unexpectedly much less energetic than The Killers. — Erik Ernst, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "The Killers pulled a Milwaukee fan on stage to play bass at sensational Summerfest show," 6 July 2019 McClain and Saint-Jacques were more energetic and gave a thumbs-up to the recovery team who greeted the three with applause. — orlandosentinel.com, "American, Canadian, Russian back on Earth from space station," 25 June 2019 Kids are strong and energetic this was just innocent and fun!!! — Ryan Gaydos, Fox News, "Jessica Simpson's parenting under fire after video shows husband flipping injured son in pool," 27 June 2018

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First Known Use of energetic

1700, in the meaning defined at sense 2

History and Etymology for energetic

Greek energ膿tikos, from energein to be active, from energos

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energetic

adjective
How to pronounce energetic (audio)

English Language Learners Definition of energetic

: having or showing a lot of energy
: involving a lot of effort

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energetic

adjective
en路​er路​get路​ic | \ 藢e-n蓹r-藞je-tik How to pronounce energetic (audio) \

Kids Definition of energetic

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

Other Words from energetic

energetically \ -​ti-​k蓹-​l膿 \ adverb

energetic

adjective
en路​er路​get路​ic | \ 藢en-蓹r-藞jet-ik How to pronounce energetic (audio) \

Medical Definition of energetic

: of or relating to energy energetic equation

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