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

See active.

Example Sentences

The latter largely determines the stability and function of the protein and depends on subtle energetic interactions.

From Science Daily

Kennedy coach Troy Cassidy said, “The guys love him. He’s very energetic.”

From Los Angeles Times

For a film that on its surface is about an unnamed cat who experiences a monstrous flood alongside an overly energetic dog, a friendly South American capybara, a lemur and a statuesque African secretary bird with a damaged wing, these may seem highbrow expectations.

From Los Angeles Times

"The Crab Pulsar is somewhat unique -- it's relatively young by astronomical standards, only about a thousand years old, and highly energetic," he said.

From Science Daily

"But it's not alone; we know of hundreds of pulsars, with over a dozen that are also young. Known binary pulsars, which were used to test Einstein's general relativity theory, can also be explored with the proposed method. This research can indeed broaden our understanding and observation techniques for pulsars, particularly young, energetic ones."

From Science Daily

Related Words

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