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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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A new study published in GSA Bulletin examines a complicated system of faults running directly beneath Seattle and nearby communities, revealing that smaller faults in the region may be far more active than previously understood.

From Science Daily • May 19, 2026

A key to this transformation is a more active Congress.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 2026

“Retail investors today should be thinking the way institutions do, which is be more active, rotate and don’t be afraid to be concentrated in areas of strength,” Ghabour said.

From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026

As the June 2 primary nears, the candidates are likely to be more active than ever on social media, in targeted ads and on broadcast television, each hoping to get in the last word.

From Los Angeles Times • May 13, 2026

I was a more active sportsman than I had been at Healdtown.

From "Long Walk to Freedom" by Nelson Mandela