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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"Most of them are in a very favourable position in the cost of the machine and the energetic cost," he says.

From BBC • Apr. 13, 2026

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

A few rise above head-height, the most energetic sentinels of regeneration.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026

Minutes later, from the nursery again, energetic scuffling and something hard rattling across the floorboards.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan

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