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

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

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

From her relative solitude, Raducanu has been thrust back into the energetic team environment.

From BBC

Carl, a kind raccoon who loves to collect things, lives in a fictional world called Fuzzytown with his friends, including twin rabbits, a helpful beaver, a reserved fox and an energetic squirrel.

From Los Angeles Times

Bellamy is as energetic on the touchline as he was as a player and, whenever he darts back to his seat in the dugout, he is usually doing so to consult Cremers and his screen.

From BBC

Related Words

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