energetic

[en-er-jet-ik] / ˌɛn ərˈdʒɛt ɪk /

ADJECTIVE

full of life; forceful

Synonyms

STRONGEST

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

WEAK

animated ball of fire breezy brisk demoniac driving forcible fresh hardy high-powered indefatigable kinetic lusty peppy potent red-blooded rugged snappy stalwart strenuous sturdy tough unflagging untiring vital vivacious zippy

Antonyms

STRONGEST

apathetic dispirited dull easygoing idle impotent inactive laid-back lazy lethargic passive weak

WEAK

lifeless slow sluggish tired

Example Sentences

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Sonza performed Saturday on the Gobi Stage -- which year after year hosts indie and alternative acts -- in front of a crowd that danced and sang along in an intimate yet energetic atmosphere.

From Barron's • Apr. 13, 2026

But Folan was a serious and energetic student.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 8, 2026

Then in 2023, the KM3NeT Collaboration detected the extremely energetic neutrino.

From Science Daily • Apr. 8, 2026

Like Carroll, a long-running gig was the last thing on her mind when she began playing the energetic, joyful Kasie.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2026

I had some seed potatoes left; they looked pretty dried up, but I felt so optimistic and energetic I planted them anyway.

From "Z for Zachariah" by Robert C. O’Brien

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