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energetic

[ en-er-jet-ik ]
/ ˌɛn ərˈdʒɛt ɪk /
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adjective
possessing or exhibiting energy, especially in abundance; vigorous: an energetic leader.
powerful in action or effect; effective: to take energetic measures against crime.
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Sometimes en·er·get·i·cal .

Origin of energetic

1645–55; <Greek energētikós, equivalent to energē- (en-en-2 + ergē-, variant stem of ergeîn to be active; see energy) + -tikos-tic

synonym study for energetic

1. See active.

OTHER WORDS FROM energetic

Words nearby energetic

ENE, ENEA, enema, enemy, enemy alien, energetic, energetics, energid, energism, energize, energizer
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Words related to energetic

active, aggressive, dynamic, enterprising, industrious, lively, powerful, spirited, sprightly, spry, strong, tireless, vigorous, animated, ball of fire, breezy, brisk, demoniac, driving, forcible

How to use energetic in a sentence

British Dictionary definitions for energetic

energetic
/ (ˌɛnəˈdʒɛtɪk) /
adjective
having or showing much energy or force; vigorous

Derived forms of energetic

energetically, adverb
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