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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He sees value in observing the pauses between things—intervals that, he argues, can be as eloquent and productive as any bursts of energetic activity.
Barrios limped off early in the second half and Atletico, who had started well, struggled to create many openings after that, missing the energetic midfielder.
From Barron's
Four large planets circle this energetic star, each ranging in size from Neptune to Jupiter.
From Science Daily
“A pickled carrot sandwich, preferably made with wholemeal bread, is a fine sustainer for an energetic child!”
From Literature
The observation offers a rare look at energetic and chaotic activity that can continue shaping planetary systems long after they form.
From Science Daily
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