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energetic

adjective

en·er·get·ic | \ˌe-nər-ˈje-tik

Definition of energetic

1 : operating with or marked by vigor or effect

2 : marked by energy : strenuous an energetic walk

3 : of or relating to energy

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vigorous, energetic, strenuous, lusty, nervous mean having or showing great vitality and force. vigorous further implies showing no signs of depletion or diminishing of freshness or robustness. as vigorous as a youth half his age energetic suggests a capacity for intense activity. an energetic campaigner strenuous suggests a preference for coping with the arduous or the challenging. the strenuous life on an oil rig lusty implies exuberant energy and capacity for enjoyment. a lusty appetite for life nervous suggests especially the forcibleness and sustained effectiveness resulting from mental vigor. full of nervous energy

Examples of energetic in a Sentence

She has an energetic personality. The children are energetic workers. They mounted an energetic campaign.

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Quest Martial Arts students blast out an energetic and skilled demonstration set to music. — Courant Community, "Community News For The Putnam-Killingly Edition," 29 May 2018 The physical comedy was bold, energetic and hilarious. — Hal Boedeker, OrlandoSentinel.com, "'SNL' salutes wacky woman, holds the politics," 13 May 2018 Golden Knights at a Glance Vegas saw its third- and fourth-line forwards excel in Round 1, providing tight checking, energetic play and some scoring in a series in which goals proved scarce. — Andrew Knoll, New York Times, "N.H.L. Western Conference Finals: A Long Shot vs. the Longest Shot," 11 May 2018 Few would question the value of cultivating resilience, creativity, leadership, resourcefulness, and curiosity—all skills learned through the energetic and unstructured interaction of kids with each other and their surroundings. — National Geographic, "Dirt is Good: Why the Outdoors is the World's Greatest Playground," 7 May 2018 Wyatt is very energetic and loves recess time and gym class at school the most. — kansascity, "Family wanted: Wyatt, 6, deserves a special family | The Kansas City Star," 13 Jan. 2018 These include both the closest burst yet imaged, as well as the most energetic. — John Timmer, Ars Technica, "We’ve seen more fast radio bursts, but we still don’t know what they are," 11 Oct. 2018 England was the more rested team going into the semifinal, but Croatia looked more energetic in extra time. — Sean Gregory, Time, "32 Teams Entered, 2 Remain. Your Ultimate Guide to the World Cup Final," 13 July 2018 If explosions become more energetic, there could be boulders that fall up to 1 mile (2 kilometers) away or pea-sized fragments as far as 4 miles (6 kilometers) away, U.S. Geological Survey scientist Steve Brantley said. — Washington Post, "Hawaii volcano explosions could go for weeks, experts say," 17 May 2018

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