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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With a voice that moved effortlessly from romantic ballads to energetic numbers, she became the go-to singer for composers across genres.

From BBC • Apr. 12, 2026

Then in 2023, the KM3NeT Collaboration detected the extremely energetic neutrino.

From Science Daily • Apr. 8, 2026

The best time to start a business is when you’re young, energetic and allowed to make mistakes.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 18, 2026

A few rise above head-height, the most energetic sentinels of regeneration.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 13, 2026

But now I discovered that I liked the business side of it too, liked catalogues and stock listings, liked the whole busy, energetic world of trade.

From "The Hiding Place" by Corrie ten Boom

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