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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"Taylor was such an energetic presence, he just brought himself so much."

From BBC • Apr. 21, 2026

Ian Stewart’s energetic boogie-woogie piano style rounded out the sound.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 20, 2026

Using a network of radio telescopes spread across the globe, a team led by Curtin University captured detailed images that reveal just how energetic these jets can be.

From Science Daily • Apr. 18, 2026

Rounding out the exhibition are a series of ink, watercolor and acrylic works on paper that “express the energetic motion of fish in networks of black line and clouds of color,” a news release said.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

“Alive!” it cries in a hoarse but energetic voice.

From "Invisible Inkling" by Emily Jenkins

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