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Definitions

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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"The team's amazingly precise measurement again validates kinetic impact as a technique for defending Earth against asteroid hazards and shows how a binary asteroid might be deflected by impacting just one member of the pair."

From Barron's • Mar. 6, 2026

"These results are really exciting, but we're still working to make them even faster while figuring out the kinetic limit of pyroelectric photodetectors."

From Science Daily • Mar. 4, 2026

These include involvement in autonomous kinetic operations in which AI tools make final military targeting decisions without human intervention.

From BBC • Feb. 24, 2026

William Carlos Angulo’s choreography is unfailingly kinetic, but participating in a party is more energizing than watching one at a remove.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 20, 2026

“What are the words for the first parallel kinetic binding?”

From "The Name of the Wind" by Patrick Rothfuss