Energetic Definition

[adj] possessing or exerting or displaying energy; "an energetic fund raiser for the college"; "an energetic group of hikers"
[adj] working hard to promote an enterprise

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Synonyms

active, brisk, canty, driving, gumptious, indefatigable, industrious, lively, merry, physical, rattling, snappy, spanking, strenuous, tireless, unflagging, unwearying, up-and-coming, vigorous, zippy

Antonyms

lethargic, unergetic

See Also...

dynamic, dynamical, enterprising, spirited

Related Terms

active, activist, activistic, acute, aggressive, alive, animated, ardent, armipotent, assiduous, authoritative, bouncing, bouncy, breezy, brisk, bubbly, chipper, cogent, diligent, dynamic, ebullient, effective, effervescent, enterprising, enthusiastic, fe

Misc. Definitions

\En`er*get"ic\, Energetical \En`er*get"ic*al\, a. [Gr. ?, fr. ? to work, be active, fr. ? active. See {Energy}.]
1. Having energy or energies; possessing a capacity for vigorous action or for exerting force; active. ``A Being eternally energetic.'' --Grew.
2. Exhibiting energy; operating with force, vigor, and effect; forcible; powerful; efficacious; as, energetic measures; energetic laws. Syn: Forcible; powerful; efficacious; potent; vigorous; effective; strenuous. -- {En`er*get"ic*al*ly}, adv. -- {En`er*get"ic*al*ness}, n.