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ADJECTIVE

having movement

Synonyms

STRONGEST

alive effective operating

STRONG

flowing functioning going mobile movable operative progressive pushing rapid rolling running rushing rustling shifting simmering speeding streaming traveling turning walking working

WEAK

astir at work bustling efficacious exertive hasty impelling in force in play in process moving restless speedy swarming

Antonyms

STRONG

fixed inoperative unmovable unworking

WEAK

abeyant disinterested dormant idle immobile inactive indifferent inert lazy quiescent quiet sluggish

ADJECTIVE

very involved in activity

Synonyms

STRONGEST

aggressive alive bold busy determined diligent dynamic eager energetic engaged enthusiastic forceful intense keen lively quick ready resolute

STRONG

alert daring fireball jumping pushing rapid sharp whiz

WEAK

agile animated assiduous brisk bustling chipper dashing dexterous enlivened enterprising eventful forcible fresh frisky hard-working high-spirited hyper industrious inventive nimble on the move perky persevering purposeful sprightly spry zealous

Antonyms

STRONGEST

afraid apathetic calm cowardly disinterested dispirited dull idle ignorant inactive indifferent irresolute lazy lethargic lifeless meek quiet slow sluggish stupid uneducated unenthusiastic weak

WEAK

abeyant dormant immobile inert quiescent

Example Sentences

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There’s a catch, says Schuna: The more active your hands are, the more faulty the sensor readings can be.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 7, 2026

"We need to move to a new format of talks with the Russian side," Andrii Sybiha said in a recent call, suggesting "more active participation by the European side".

From BBC • May 26, 2026

Protective antioxidant enzymes remained more active for longer periods in mangoes stored at 12°C.

From Science Daily • May 23, 2026

“Retail investors today should be thinking the way institutions do, which is be more active, rotate and don’t be afraid to be concentrated in areas of strength,” Ghabour said.

From MarketWatch • May 13, 2026

While Nikita Khrushchev consolidated power in Moscow, Rudolf Abel continued to prepare for a more active phase of his mission in America.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin