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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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“Without an agreement and a fast cessation of all kinetic activity, the crude market will begin to break in days, and not in weeks or months,” the analysts added.

From Barron's • Mar. 7, 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

Observers say those forces remain insufficient for anything beyond a short campaign of a few weeks or a high-intensity kinetic strike.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 28, 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

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