energetic

[ en-er-jet-ik ]

adjective

1. possessing or exhibiting energy, especially in abundance; vigorous:

   an energetic leader.

2. powerful in action or effect; effective:

   to take energetic measures against crime.

   Synonyms: potent, strong, effectual

energetic

/ ˌɛnəˈdʒɛtɪk /

adjective

1. having or showing much energy or force; vigorous

Derived Forms

• ˌenerˈgetically, adverb

Other Words From

• ener·geti·cal·ly adverb
• hyper·ener·getic adjective
• nonen·er·getic adjective
• nonen·er·geti·cal·ly adverb
• quasi-ener·getic adjective
• quasi-ener·geti·cal·ly adverb
• super·ener·getic adjective
• super·ener·geti·cal·ly adverb
• ultra·ener·getic adjective
• unen·er·getic adjective
• unen·er·geti·cal·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of energetic¹

First recorded in 1645–55; from Greek energētikós, from energē- (from en- en- ² + ergē-, variant stem of ergeîn “to be active”; energy ) + -tikos -tic

Synonym Study

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Example Sentences

And acts like mambo king Pupi Campo and the energetic DeCastro Sisters made Las Vegas their new home.

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But he's also energetic, talkative, and boyishly excited about not just his beer, but all beer.

From The Daily Beast

Rubenstein turned 65 in August, and he appears as trim and energetic as when he pulled all-nighters in the Carter White House.

From The Daily Beast

Carol was strong-willed and energetic—she continued teaching and running marathons well into her chemotherapy.

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Sports stars going on Dancing with the Stars who are big, butch, and energetic are talking about how exhausting it is.

From The Daily Beast

Nigel found him an excellent fellow, the most sympathetic and energetic man of Eastern blood whom he had ever encountered.

From Project Gutenberg

The energetic, the daring, the high-spirited go, leaving the residue more abject and nerveless than ever.

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Jack Carlson entered the room a moment later, walking with the energetic bounce of a busy man.

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Kip Burland also recognized the handsome, energetic man with the sleek black hair and small, waxed mustache.

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They were ready to adopt the most energetic measures to repel the interference of this armed confederacy.

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Related Words

• active
• aggressive
• dynamic
• enterprising
• industrious
• lively
• powerful
• spirited
• sprightly
• spry
• strong
• tireless
• vigorous