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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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   Definitions of energetic. adjective. possessing or exerting or displaying energy. “an energetic fund raiser for the college” “an energetic group of hikers” “it caused an energetic chemical reaction” synonyms: active. characterized by energetic activity. lively. full of life and energy. dynamic, dynamical.

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   energetic. adjective. /ˌenəˈdʒetɪk/. /ˌenərˈdʒetɪk/. 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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   5 days ago · energetic in American English. (ˌenərˈdʒetɪk) adjective. 1. possessing or exhibiting energy, esp. in abundance; vigorous. an energetic leader. 2. powerful in action or effect; effective. to take energetic measures against crime.

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   Definition of energetic – Learner’s Dictionary. energetic. adjective. uk / ˌenəˈdʒetɪk / us. Add to word list. B2. 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)

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

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   6 days ago · ( sciences) Possessing or pertaining to energy. [from 19th c.] Cosmic rays are energetic particles from outer space. energetic laws. Characterised by force or vigour; full of energy; lively, vigorous. [from 18th c.] Those kids are so energetic: they want to run around playing all day.

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   1. the ability to act, or the habit of acting, strongly and vigorously. He has amazing energy for his age; That child has too much energy; I must devote my energies to gardening today. 2. the power, eg of electricity, of doing work. electrical energy; nuclear energy. 1. vigorous; very active. an energetic child.