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   En·er·get·ic

   /ˌenərˈjedik/

   

   adjective

   • 1. showing or involving great activity or vitality: "energetic exercise" Similar activelivelydynamiczestfulspiritedanimatedvitalvibrantsparklingbouncybubblyperkybright and breezyfriskysprightlytirelessindefatigableenthusiasticzealousfierypassionateinformal:peppyzippysparkyfull of get-up-and-gofull of vim and vigorfull of beansfull of the joys of springbright-eyed and bushy-tailedgo-gopeartvigorousstrenuousbrisklivelyrigoroushardarduousdemandingtaxingtoughforcefulaggressivevigoroushigh-poweredall-outdeterminedzealousfieryimpassionedemphaticboldpushingdrivingeffectiveeffectualpowerfulpotentintenseintensivehard-hittingpulling no punchesinformal:pushypunchygutsyin-your-facego-aheadhigh-octanefeistyOpposite inactivelethargicgentlehalfhearted
   • ▪ characterized by a high level of energy (in the technical sense): "energetic X-rays"
   • ▪ relating to energy (in the technical sense).

   Word Origin mid 17th century (in the sense ‘powerfully effective’): from Greek energētikos, from energein ‘operate, work in or upon’ (based on ergon ‘work’).

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   What does energetic mean?

   • Definition of energetic adjective from the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary having or needing a lot of energy and enthusiasm He knew I was energetic and dynamic and would get things done. an energetic supporter I'm not feeling very energetic today For the more energetic (= people who prefer physical activities), we offer windsurfing and diving.

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   What is an energetic person?

   • An energetic person is very active and does not feel at all tired. An energetic activity involves a lot of physical movement and power. Ten year-olds are incredibly energetic. Synonyms: strenuous, hard, taxing, demanding More Synonyms of energetic. energetically adverb [ADV with v] What are example of energetic?

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   What is a synonym for energetic?

   • vigorous: an energetic leader. effective: to take energetic measures against crime. 1. See active. 2. effectual, strong, potent. In Lists: Opposite adjectives, more... Synonyms: lively, perky, peppy, bubbly, effervescent, more... Collocations: are too energetic for me, how are you always so energetic?, are more energetic than I, more...

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   Where did the word energetic come from?

   • The earliest known use of the word energetic is in the early 1600s. OED's earliest evidence for energetic is from 1629, in the writing of Alexander Richardson, logician. energetic is of multiple origins. Either (i) a borrowing from Latin. Or (ii) a borrowing from Greek. Etymons: Latin energeticus; Greek ἐνεργητικός.

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   having or involving a lot of energy: an energetic young woman. Aerobics is too energetic for me. energetically. adverb. (Definition of energetic from the Cambridge Learner's Dictionary © Cambridge University Press) Translations of energetic. in Chinese (Traditional) 精力充沛的, 充滿活力的… See more. in Chinese (Simplified) 精力充沛的, 充满活力的… See more. in Spanish.

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   An energetic person is very active and does not feel at all tired. An energetic activity involves a lot of physical movement and power. [...]

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   having or needing a lot of energy and enthusiasm. He knew I was energetic and dynamic and would get things done. an energetic supporter. The heart responds well to energetic exercise. For the more energetic (= people who prefer physical activities), we offer windsurfing and diving.

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   Definition of energetic adjective in Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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   What does the word energetic mean? There are eight meanings listed in OED's entry for the word energetic , three of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

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   1. : having or showing a lot of energy. She has an energetic personality. The children are energetic workers. 2. : involving a lot of effort. They mounted an energetic campaign.

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   en•er•get•ic (en′ər jet′ ik), adj. possessing or exhibiting energy, esp. in abundance; vigorous: an energetic leader. powerful in action or effect; effective: to take energetic measures against crime. Also, en′er•get′i•cal.