Definition of ENERGETIC

energetic

Plural: energetics

Adjective

  • possessing or exerting or displaying energy
    • "an energetic fund raiser for the college"
    • "an energetic group of hikers"
    • "it caused an energetic chemical reaction"

Adjective Satellite

  • working hard to promote an enterprise

Adj

  • Possessing or pertaining to energy.
  • Characterised by force or vigour; full of energy; lively, vigorous, furious.
  • Having powerful effects; efficacious, potent.

Noun

  • Any material used for its release of energy, either as an explosive, propellant, or for pyrotechnic effects.

Examples

  • Cosmic rays are energetic particles from outer space.
  • energetic laws
  • Those kids are so energetic: they want to run around playing all day.

Origin / Etymology

From New Latin energeticus (16th c.), or its source, Ancient Greek ἐνεργητικός (energētikós), from ἐνεργέω (energéō, “to be active”), from ἐνεργός (energós, “active”). By surface analysis, energy + -etic.

Synonyms

gumptious, industrious, up-and-coming

Antonyms

lethargic

Scrabble Score: 12

energetic: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
energetic: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
energetic: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 15

energetic: valid Words With Friends Word