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.
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

enea, enema, enemy, enemy alien, eneolithic, energetic, energetics, energid, energism, energize, energizer

Words related to energetic

industrious, vigorous, spry, powerful, dynamic, spirited, lively, active, sprightly, aggressive, strong, enterprising, tireless, animated, breezy, brisk, driving, forcible, fresh, hardy

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British Dictionary definitions for energetic

energetic
/ (ˌɛnəˈdʒɛtɪk) /

adjective

having or showing much energy or force; vigorous

Derived forms of energetic

energetically, adverb