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