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

"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

Related Words

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