kinetic

[ki-net-ik, kahy-] / kɪˈnɛt ɪk, kaɪ- /

ADJECTIVE

energetic

Synonyms

STRONGEST

animated lively peppy

WEAK

active aggressive ball of fire breezy brisk demoniac driving dynamic dynamical enterprising forceful forcible fresh hardy high-powered indefatigable industrious lusty potent powerful red-blooded rugged snappy spirited sprightly spry stalwart strenuous strong sturdy tireless tough unflagging untiring vigorous vital vivacious zippy

Antonyms

STRONGEST

apathetic inactive lethargic

Example Sentences

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Neutralization closes the loop: electronic jamming, kinetic interceptors, directed-energy lasers and, increasingly, autonomous counterdrones that intercept targets without human intervention.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 13, 2026

That is, kinetic energy destroys the incoming warhead.

From BBC • Mar. 13, 2026

The finding provides strong evidence that a kinetic impactor could be used as a planetary defense method to redirect a potentially hazardous near-Earth object.

From Science Daily • Mar. 9, 2026

The attack on Oseguera’s hideout dramatized Sheinbaum’s willingness to accept a more kinetic approach, despite the risks.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 3, 2026

Looking back, I realize that I never felt any kinetic relationship to Jews.

From "The Color of Water: A Black Man's Tribute to His White Mother" by James McBride

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