energetic Definition
en·er·getic (en′ər jet′ik)
adjective
of, having, or showing energy; vigorous; forceful
Etymology: Gr energētikos
energetic Related Forms
en′·er·get′i·cally adverb
energetic Synonyms
energetic
modif.
energetic Usage Examples
Modifying Another Word
- hugely: Of course, it is theoretically possible that a hugely energetic particle could come blasting through your memory and take out multiple bits.
- highly: Based from modern, cutting edge Birmingham city center office, you will be joining a dynamic, fast paced and highly energetic team.
- sufficiently: They're also pretty enthusiastic and perhaps sufficiently energetic to want to tell all on the site for their Awards entry.
- typically: Later on Richie Binn's played a typically energetic set.
- extremely: Scientists believe that these GRBs originate when an extremely energetic supernova, called a hypernova, occurs.
- equally: From Irish girl dancers to the equally energetic Sikh drum and dance group.
Preposition: with
record: The successful candidate will be ambitious and energetic with a proven track record in healthcare or pharmaceutical sales within the UK.
Adjective complement with noun phrase
- do: I always find it hard to fit in and would rather do something more energetic!
- feel: Whenever Hurley feels the least bit energetic, she is taking Hindu lessons, the mother tongue of Nayar.
- make: The character's energy has to fight the urgency of the plot and the urgency of the plot makes the character more energetic.
Modifies a noun
- particle: The most energetic particles reach the Earth in just eight minutes.
- self-starter: We're looking for an energetic self-starter who is proactive in driving revenue, increasing client base, and selling for Crosby.
- electron: These energetic electrons generate multiple charges in the CCD resulting in a modest gain of a few hundred.
- photon: Otherwise, the energetic photons would dissociate the molecules.
- pursuit: Many surfing competitions are held here but it is also perfect for the less energetic seaside pursuits.
- dancing: Ellie and Frank gave us just the right comedy touch and the energetic dancing of Queenie had to be seen to be believed.
Used with adjective complement
- feel: One hot morning, feeling unusually energetic, we caught the number 10 bus to Coral Bay.
- get: If it all gets too energetic, you could always do a hiking pub crawl and raise a glass to the virgin huntress.
- sound: If this sounds too energetic, take it easy, with the warmest welcome in the world, fortified by Tasmania's abundant seafood.
- seem: Nestled in a bowl, these fruits don't seem terribly energetic.
Browse dictionary entries near energetic
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