Energeticfull of energy, activity, or force; lively and vigorous describes someone or something that has a lot of energy, activity, or force. It can also describe a person who works hard and activelyin a way that shows direct action or real effort promotessupports or encourages the growth, success, or spread of something something, but the most common everyday use is about lively movement or strong effort.
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Pronunciation
AI-generated pronunciation audio (OpenAI).
Accent: General American English
IPA: /ˌɛnɚˈdʒɛtɪk/
Easy pronunciation: en-er-JET-ik (approximate spelling).
Stress: Primary stress is on the third syllable: JET.
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Energetic Meaning
having a lot of energy and doing things with enthusiasm
Part of speech: adjective
Definition: full of energy; lively and active
Example: The children were energetic and kept running around the park.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- lively — A strong everyday substitute when someone or something seems active and full of life.
- active — Works well when describing a person, group, or lifestyle that moves and does a lot.
- vigorous — Good for strong, forceful activity or effort.
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Other Meanings of Energetic
Meaning 2
working hard and actively supporting a project or business
Part of speech: adjective
Definition: working hard to promote an enterprise
Example: She was an energetic organizer for the campaign.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- industrious — Fits when the emphasis is on hard work and effort.
- gumptious — A less common word meaning ambitious and willing to get things done.
- up-and-coming — Only fits if the idea is that someone is promising and active in getting ahead, not simply lively.
Meaning 3
strong and forceful, with a lot of energy
Part of speech: adjective
Definition: having or producing a lot of power or force
Example: The machine made an energetic burst of movement.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- vigorous — Can fit when something acts with noticeable force or intensity.
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Energetic Synonyms
Similar Meaning
- lively
- active
- vigorous
working hard to promote an enterprise
- industrious
- gumptious
- up-and-coming
having or producing a lot of power or force
- vigorous
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Common Mistakes
- Do not use energetic to mean simply 'busy' unless the person or thing also seems lively or forceful.
- Do not confuse energetic with 'industrious' in every context; industrious is more about hard work than high energy.
- Do not use up-and-coming as a general synonym for energetic; it usually means promising or likely to succeed.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does energetic mean?
Energetic means full of energy, active, or forceful. It can also describe someone who works hard to support a project or cause.
What are some synonyms for energetic?
Common synonyms for the main sense include lively, active, and vigorous. For the sense of working hard, words like industrious can fit better.
Is energetic always about a person?
No. It can describe people, groups, actions, and even physical processes, such as an energetic reaction.
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