Definitions

dynamic

[dahy-nam-ik] / daɪˈnæm ɪk /

ADJECTIVE

active, vital

Synonyms

STRONGEST

aggressive changing charismatic compelling effective energetic forceful influential lively potent powerful productive progressive vigorous

STRONG

activating driving electric energizing go ahead go-getter

WEAK

coming on strong enterprising forcible go-getting high-powered hyped-up intense lusty magnetic peppy play for keeps play hard ball red-blooded strenuous vehement vitalizing zippy

Antonyms

STRONGEST

fruitless idle impotent inactive incapable ineffective lethargic lifeless unproductive weak

WEAK

apathetic boring dull passive unexciting

Example Sentences

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That new dynamic was on full display Thursday.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

The war in Iran could add to that dynamic, though it remains too soon to fully gauge its impact.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

This dynamic has been dubbed Jevons’ Paradox in the industry.

From Barron's • Apr. 2, 2026

“What our bill is about is individualized price setting, which is distinct from dynamic pricing,” he said.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 1, 2026

Lots of group dynamic stuff to sort out.

From "Auggie & Me" by R. J. Palacio