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energetic

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en·er·get·ic  (nr-jtk)
adj.
1. Possessing, exerting, or displaying energy. See Synonyms at active.
2. Of or relating to energy.
[Greek energtikos, from energein, to be active, from energos, active; see energy.]
ener·geti·cal·ly adv.
energetic
Adjective
1. having or showing energy and enthusiasm: an energetic campaigner for democracy
2. involving a lot of movement and physical effort: energetic exercise
energetically adv
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Adj.1.energetic - possessing or exerting or displaying energy; "an energetic fund raiser for the college"; "an energetic group of hikers"; "it caused an energetic chemical reaction"
active - characterized by energetic activity; "an active toddler"; "active as a gazelle"; "an active man is a man of action"
lively - full of life and energy; "a lively discussion"; "lively and attractive parents"; "a lively party"
dynamic, dynamical - characterized by action or forcefulness or force of personality; "a dynamic market"; "a dynamic speaker"; "the dynamic president of the firm"
enterprising - marked by imagination, initiative, and readiness to undertake new projects; "an enterprising foreign policy"; "an enterprising young man likely to go far"
spirited - displaying animation, vigor, or liveliness
lethargic, unenrgetic - deficient in alertness or activity; "bullfrogs became lethargic with the first cold nights"
2.energetic - working hard to promote an enterprise
gumptious, up-and-coming, industrious
enterprising - marked by imagination, initiative, and readiness to undertake new projects; "an enterprising foreign policy"; "an enterprising young man likely to go far"
energetic
adjective 1. forceful, strong, determined, powerful, storming (informal) active, aggressive, dynamic, vigorous, potent, hard-hitting, high-powered, strenuous, punchy (informal) forcible, high-octane (informal)
2. lively, spirited, active, dynamic, vigorous, animated, brisk, tireless, bouncy, indefatigable, alive and kicking, zippy (informal) full of beans (informal) bright-eyed and bushy-tailed (informal) << OPPOSITE lethargic
3. strenuous, hard, taxing, demanding, tough, exhausting, vigorous, arduous
Translations
Spanish energetic [ɛnəˈdʒɛtɪk] adj → enérgico
French energetic [ɛnəˈdʒɛtɪk] adj → énergique; [activity] → très actif/ive, qui fait se dépenser (physiquement)
German energetic [ɛnəˈdʒɛtɪk] adj → aktiv
Italian energetic [ɛnəˈdʒɛtɪk] adj → energico/a, attivo/a
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First, the gentle and lovely Lady Arbella would have been seen in the old chair, almost sinking out of its arms for very weakness; then Roger Williams, in his cloak and band, earnest, energetic, and benevolent; then the figure of Anne Hutchinson, with the like gesture as when she presided at the assemblages of women; then the dark, intellectual face of Vane, "young in years, but in sage counsel old.
Grandfather's Chair by Hawthorne, Nathaniel View in context
Though he still felt some warmth from the tea he had drunk and from his energetic struggle when clambering about in the snowdrift, he knew that this warmth would not last long and that he had no strength left to warm himself again by moving about, for he felt as tired as a horse when it stops and refuses to go further in spite of the whip, and its master sees that it must be fed before it can work again.
Master and Man by Tolstoy, Leo View in context
As she turned slowly round, and the sunshine struck upon her face, the two watchers were amazed to see that this very active and energetic lady was far from being in her first youth, so far that she had certainly come of age again since she first passed that landmark in life's journey.
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