adjective
Related Words
See active.
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
Etymology
Origin of energetic
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
Example Sentences
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Unfortunately, it provides limited protection from the solar wind, allowing energetic particles from the Sun to reach the surface more easily.
From Science Daily • Mar. 14, 2026
Those humble beginnings have created a character who is passionate, energetic and provides effort, desire and commitment - all of which were evident in that stunning display against City.
From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026
At a busy health centre in Shanghai, Yan Sulian, an energetic 65-year-old volunteer, helped older patients with electronic registration.
From Barron's • Mar. 3, 2026
The negativity dissipates as a young man walks into the clubhouse, baseball cap on backward for the moment, energetic and respectful and joyful and supremely confident.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 2, 2026
Stick and I stood quiet, the children’s energetic whoops and giggles swirling around us.
From "The Rock and the River" by Kekla Magoon
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