energetic

en‧er‧get‧ic AC /ˌenəˈdʒetɪk◂ $ -ər-/ adjective
[Word Family: adjective: energetic, energizing; verb: energize; noun: energy; adverb: energetically]
having or needing a lot of energy or determination:
   • an energetic man
   • an energetic drive to get more customers
  energetic in doing something
   • We need to be more energetic in promoting ourselves abroad.
—energetically /-kli/ adverb:
   • He fought energetically against apartheid.
     • • •

THESAURUS

   ▪ energetic having a lot of energy: • If you’re feeling energetic, we could go out for a run.
   ▪ full of energy/bursting with energy energetic and ready to work hard or do a lot of things: • I admire her because she’s so full of energy and enthusiasm. | • When she first started at the college she was bursting with energy and full of new ideas.
   ▪ dynamic very energetic and always wanting to do new things: • What this country needs is a dynamic new leader.
   ▪ hyperactive having more energy than is normal or good, because you cannot keep still or quiet for very long – used especially about children: • Our youngest daughter was hyperactive, and it had a damaging effect on the whole family.
   ▪ tireless working with a lot of energy in a determined way, especially to achieve a particular thing: • She was a tireless campaigner against apartheid in South Africa.
   ▪ full of beans informal feeling energetic and happy and showing this in the way you behave: • He’s one of those people who leap out of bed full of beans every morning.

Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

energetic

en·er·get·ic AW [ˌenəˈdʒetɪk] [ˌenərˈdʒetɪk] adjective

having or needing a lot of energy and enthusiasm

• He knew I was energetic and dynamic and would get things done.

• an energetic supporter

• The heart responds well to energetic exercise.

• For the more energetic (= people who prefer physical activities), we offer windsurfing and diving.

• I think I'd prefer something a little less energetic.

Derived Word: energetically

Word Origin:

mid 17th cent. (in the sense ‘powerfully effective’): from Greek energētikos, from energein ‘operate, work in or upon’ (based on ergon ‘work’).

Thesaurus:

energetic [energetic energetically] adj.

• He's an energetic person who will get things done.

vigorous • • active • |approving lively • • dynamic • • spirited •

energetic/active/lively/dynamic/spirited person/man/woman

energetic/active member of sth

energetic/vigorous/active/lively/dynamic/spirited campaign

Energetic or vigorous? Energetic tends to refer more to physical energy and activities; vigorous often refers to business and political activities

• a vigorous opponent/supporter/campaigner

Example Bank:

• Quasars are the highly energetic cores of distant galaxies.

• She seems remarkably energetic for a woman her age.

• For the more energetic we offer windsurfing and diving.

• He knew I was energetic and would get things done.

• I think I'd prefer something a little less energetic.

Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary

Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary - 4th Edition

energetic / ˌen.əˈdʒet.ɪk / / -ɚˈdʒet̬- / adjective

B2 having or involving a lot of energy:

an energetic young woman

I tried aerobics but it was too energetic for me.

energetically / -ɪ.k ə l.i / adverb

Collins Advanced Learner’s English Dictionary

energetic

[e̱nə(r)ʤe̱tɪk]
1) ADJ-GRADED If you are energetic in what you do, you have a lot of enthusiasm and determination.
  Blackwell is 59, strong looking, enormously energetic and accomplished...
  The next government will play an energetic role in seeking multilateral nuclear disarmament.
  Derived words:
  energetically [e̱nə(r)ʤe̱tɪkli] ADV-GRADED ADV with v He talked on energetically... He had worked energetically all day on his new book.
2) ADJ-GRADED An energetic person is very active and does not feel at all tired. An energetic activity involves a lot of physical movement and power.
  Ten year-olds are incredibly energetic.
  ...an energetic exercise routine.
  Derived words:
  energetically ADV-GRADED ADV with v Gretchen chewed energetically on the gristled steak.

Merriam-Webster's Advanced Learner's Dictionary

energetic

en·er·get·ic /ˌɛnɚˈʤɛtɪk/ adj [more ~; most ~]
1 : having or showing a lot of energy
• She has an energetic personality.
• The children are energetic workers.
2 : involving a lot of effort
• They mounted an energetic campaign.
- en·er·get·i·cal·ly /ˌɛnɚˈʤɛtɪkli/ adv [more ~; most ~]
• They were working energetically.