energetic
pronunciation
How to pronounce energetic in British English:
UK [ˌenəˈdʒetɪk]
How to pronounce energetic in American English:
US [ˌenərˈdʒetɪk]
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- Adjective:
- possessing or exerting or displaying energy
- working hard to promote an enterprise
Word Origin
- energetic (adj.)
- 1650s, "powerful in operation," from Greek energetikos "active," from energein "to work, be in action, act upon" (see energy). Of persons, "active," in English from 1796 (energetical "operative" is from c. 1600; from 1630s as "full of energy," while energical is attested from 1560s). Related: Energetically.
Synonym
Example
- 1. Slight and energetic , she spoke fluent english .
- 2. It is an energetic exchange , but a risky one .
- 3. Drinking plenty of water is necessary to be energetic .
- 4. You want to be a bit healthier , and a bit more energetic .
- 5. The energetic and wily mr rubalcaba is the more obvious choice .