energetic
ehn-uh-JEHT-ihk
Energetic (adj) means Full of energy; lively and vigorous. Example: “The children were far too energetic to sit still.”
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Full of energy; lively and vigorous.
"Those kids are so energetic: they want to run around playing all day."
"The children were far too energetic to sit still."
"She gave an energetic performance on stage."
"My energetic puppy runs around the garden for hours every morning."
How to use energetic
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishHaving a lot of physical or mental energy; lively.
Common pairings
energetic performance
energetic personality
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Word forms
- Plural
- energetics
- Comparative
- more energetic
- Superlative
- most energetic
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Etymology
From Ancient Greek energētikós, from energós ("active") — the same root as "energy."
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What does “energetic” mean?
The word “energetic” means full of energy; lively and vigorous. In plain terms, having a lot of physical or mental energy; lively.
How do you pronounce “energetic”?
“Energetic” is pronounced ehn-uh-JEHT-ihk (/ˌɛn.əɹˈdʒɛt.ɪk/ in IPA).
How do you use “energetic” in a sentence?
Here is “energetic” used in a sentence: “The children were far too energetic to sit still.”
What part of speech is “energetic”?
“Energetic” is an adjective.
Where does the word “energetic” come from?
The word “energetic” comes from Ancient Greek. From Ancient Greek energētikós, from energós ("active") — the same root as "energy.".
Is “energetic” a common word?
“Energetic” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the A2 level.
What is the difference between energetic and enthusiastic?
Energetic describes someone or something full of physical energy, liveliness, and vigor. Enthusiastic describes strong excitement or interest, which may or may not involve high physical activity, so a person can be enthusiastic about an idea without being physically energetic.
What is the difference between energetic and hyperactive?
Energetic is a generally positive term describing lively, vigorous behavior or activity. Hyperactive often carries a more clinical or negative connotation, suggesting excessive, difficult-to-control activity levels, particularly in children.
What nouns commonly follow energetic?
Energetic commonly describes performances, workouts, personalities, or approaches, as in "an energetic performance" or "an energetic start," always conveying liveliness and vigor in whatever it modifies.
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