Definitions

energetic

[en-er-jet-ik] / ˌɛn ərˈdʒɛt ɪk /

ADJECTIVE

full of life; forceful

Synonyms

STRONGEST

active aggressive dynamic enterprising industrious lively powerful spirited sprightly spry strong tireless vigorous

WEAK

animated ball of fire breezy brisk demoniac driving forcible fresh hardy high-powered indefatigable kinetic lusty peppy potent red-blooded rugged snappy stalwart strenuous sturdy tough unflagging untiring vital vivacious zippy

Antonyms

STRONGEST

apathetic dispirited dull easygoing idle impotent inactive laid-back lazy lethargic passive weak

WEAK

lifeless slow sluggish tired

Example Sentences

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Accurate Energetic Systems said it is dedicated to the highest safety standards and undergoes regular reviews by state and federal regulators.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 17, 2025

Pentagon safety inspectors came to the Tennessee property of explosives manufacturer Accurate Energetic Systems four times a year, tasked with examining facilities that made land mines, demolition charges and other products for the military.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 17, 2025

Aerial video from the scene showed charred debris, smouldering vehicles and little remaining of the facility, which is owned by Accurate Energetic Systems.

From BBC • Oct. 10, 2025

Last month, the US government awarded Accurate Energetic Systems a contract worth nearly $120 million for the "procurement of TNT," according to the Pentagon.

From Barron's • Oct. 10, 2025

Several other companies, such as the Great Western Spinach Growers’ Association and the Energetic Breakfast Oats Company, wanted him to recommend their product, too, and offered him large sums of cash.

From "Mr. Popper's Penguins" by Florence Atwater and Richard Atwater

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