energetic

Sometimes en·er·get·i·cal

[en-er-jet-ik]

adjective

1. possessing or exhibiting energy, especially in abundance; vigorous.

   an energetic leader.

2. powerful in action or effect; effective.

   to take energetic measures against crime.

   Synonyms: potent, strong, effectual

energetic

/ ˌɛnəˈdʒɛtɪk /

adjective

1. having or showing much energy or force; vigorous

Other Word Forms

• energetically adverb
• hyperenergetic adjective
• nonenergetic adjective
• nonenergetically adverb
• quasi-energetic adjective
• quasi-energetically adverb
• superenergetic adjective
• superenergetically adverb
• ultraenergetic adjective
• unenergetic adjective
• unenergetically adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of energetic¹

First recorded in 1645–55; from Greek energētikós, from energē- (from en- en- ² + ergē-, variant stem of ergeîn “to be active”; energy ) + -tikos -tic

Synonym Study

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Example Sentences

Sigrid describes her upcoming third album, There's Always More That I Could Say, as an "energetic extrovert album with introvert lyrics".

From BBC

Then, she dreams of dishes to the buoyant and ambient song, “Future Perfect” by Durutti Column and chows down to the energetic tune of “To Make You Happy” by Tommy McGee.

From Salon

She had also gained public respect for her energetic efforts encouraging women to get checks, after her own breast cancer diagnosis and operation.

From BBC

“He was always a joyful, energetic 5-year-old and always having fun, loved everybody. He had just actually started kindergarten a couple of weeks ago,” Kessler said.

From Los Angeles Times

“The Smashing Machine” is a solo effort from the younger Safdie brother after making a string of energetic cult hits with his sibling, Josh.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• active 
• aggressive 
• dynamic 
• enterprising 
• industrious 
• lively 
• powerful 
• spirited 
• sprightly 
• spry 
• strong 
• tireless 
• vigorous