Definitions

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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"Tipah spends most of her time keeping a watchful eye on them while enjoying a little respite from all the jumping, biting and playing that comes with raising energetic tiger cubs," he added.

From BBC • Jun. 10, 2026

That makes it one of the most energetic cosmic rays ever detected.

From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026

"It's very energetic, very chaotic," said Melanie Mendoza, a waitress at the Bourbon and Branch, a bar not far from the iconic Garden that is fully decked out in the team's colors.

From Barron's • Jun. 7, 2026

After the pop star gave her a custom t-shirt, they launched into an energetic performance of the iconic routine as the crowd cheered them on.

From BBC • May 23, 2026

But now I discovered that I liked the business side of it too, liked catalogues and stock listings, liked the whole busy, energetic world of trade.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom

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