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Energetic

/ˌɛnəˈdʒɛtɪk/

Possessing or pertaining to energy.

📖 Definitions of "Energetic"

adjective
  1. 1

    Possessing or pertaining to energy.

    "Cosmic rays are energetic particles from outer space."

  2. 2

    Characterised by force or vigour; full of energy; lively, vigorous.

    "Those kids are so energetic: they want to run around playing all day."

  3. 3

    Having powerful effects; efficacious, potent.

🔄 Synonyms of "Energetic"

21 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

WordDefinition
vigorousPhysically strong and active.
briskverbFull of liveliness and activity; characterized by quickness of motion or action.
activenounHaving the power or quality of acting; causing change; communicating action or motion; acting;—opposed to passive, that receives.
industriousHard-working and persistent.
strenuous(of a task) Requiring great exertion; very laborious.
rattlingnounrattle (a sound made by loose objects shaking or vibrating against one another)
enterprisingnounVery able and ingenious in business dealings or social advancement.
merrynounJolly and full of high spirits; happy.
cantynounlively; cheerful; merry; brisk
physicalnounPertaining to the world as understood through the senses rather than the mind; tangible, concrete; real. Having to do with the material world.
snappy(informal) Rapid and without delay.
tirelessIndefatigable, untiring and not yielding to fatigue
spankingnoun(uncountable) A form of physical punishment in which a beating is applied to the buttocks.
unflaggingNever tiring or lacking energy; without rest; without slowing.
gumptious(colloquial) Having gumption.
drivingnounThe action of the verb to drive in any sense.
up-and-coming(idiomatic) Emerging; aspiring; beginning to attract attention or critical acclaim.
zippy(informal) Energetic and lively.
unwearyingUntiring; not becoming tired.
indefatigablenounExtremely persistent and untiring.
livelynounFull of life; energetic, vivacious.

↔️ Antonyms of "Energetic"

Words with the opposite meaning.

WordDefinition
lethargicSluggish, slow.
unergeticdeficient in alertness or activity

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Energetic"

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WordDefinition
rattlingLively, quick (speech, pace).
briskFull of liveliness and activity; characterized by quickness of motion or action.
livelyFull of life; energetic, vivacious.
zippy(informal) Energetic and lively.
vigorousPhysically strong and active.
cantylively; cheerful; merry; brisk
strenuous(of a task) Requiring great exertion; very laborious.
merryJolly and full of high spirits; happy.
gumptious(colloquial) Having gumption.
industriousHard-working and persistent.
enterprisingVery able and ingenious in business dealings or social advancement.
snappy(informal) Rapid and without delay.
up-and-coming(idiomatic) Emerging; aspiring; beginning to attract attention or critical acclaim.
spankingFast and energetic.
activeHaving the power or quality of acting; causing change; communicating action or motion; acting;—opposed to passive, that receives.
indefatigableExtremely persistent and untiring.
tirelessIndefatigable, untiring and not yielding to fatigue
unflaggingNever tiring or lacking energy; without rest; without slowing.
unwearyingUntiring; not becoming tired.
physicalPertaining to the world as understood through the senses rather than the mind; tangible, concrete; real. Having to do with the material world.

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