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ADJECTIVE

having movement

Synonyms

STRONGEST

alive effective operating

STRONG

flowing functioning going mobile movable operative progressive pushing rapid rolling running rushing rustling shifting simmering speeding streaming traveling turning walking working

WEAK

astir at work bustling efficacious exertive hasty impelling in force in play in process moving restless speedy swarming

Antonyms

STRONG

fixed inoperative unmovable unworking

WEAK

abeyant disinterested dormant idle immobile inactive indifferent inert lazy quiescent quiet sluggish

ADJECTIVE

very involved in activity

Synonyms

STRONGEST

aggressive alive bold busy determined diligent dynamic eager energetic engaged enthusiastic forceful intense keen lively quick ready resolute

STRONG

alert daring fireball jumping pushing rapid sharp whiz

WEAK

agile animated assiduous brisk bustling chipper dashing dexterous enlivened enterprising eventful forcible fresh frisky hard-working high-spirited hyper industrious inventive nimble on the move perky persevering purposeful sprightly spry zealous

Antonyms

STRONGEST

afraid apathetic calm cowardly disinterested dispirited dull idle ignorant inactive indifferent irresolute lazy lethargic lifeless meek quiet slow sluggish stupid uneducated unenthusiastic weak

WEAK

abeyant dormant immobile inert quiescent

Example Sentences

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Broadcom is taking a more active role in financing the AI ecosystem; its stock fell, while Apollo and Blackstone rose on Tuesday.

From Barron's • Jun. 9, 2026

When nitrogen becomes available, microbes become more active, roots grow faster, and organic matter breaks down more quickly.

From Science Daily • Jun. 2, 2026

In past speeches, the 56-year-old has set out a vision for a more active state, including the mass construction of public housing.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

"And we hope to convince them to play a more active role."

From BBC • May 14, 2026

Terrance took a more active hand, ever scheming for ways to increase the loads sent to New Orleans.

From "The Underground Railroad: A Novel" by Colson Whitehead