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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To complicate matters even further, the threat of a kinetic war with Iran still looms over the market.

From Barron's • Apr. 28, 2026

“For him, counterterrorism is kinetic and it’s against one type of enemy: the jihadist enemy,” said an associate who has known Gorka for two decades.

From Salon • Apr. 22, 2026

Wind farms work by using turbines to turn wind into kinetic energy.

From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026

Katseye proved no this ain’t their debut at their first Coachella performance, bringing out Ejae, Audrey Nuna and Rei Ami for a kinetic performance of “Golden” from “K-Pop Demon Hunters.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 13, 2026

The hyena was up again in an instant, every hair on its body as erect as the hairs on my head, but its hostility wasn’t quite so kinetic now.

From "Life of Pi" by Yann Martel

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