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Definition of energetic

energetic

/ˌɛnərˈdʒɛtɪk/
en · er · get · ic
Adverb:energetically
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• adjective

1

Showing or involving great activity, vitality, or vigor.

Example

"The energetic puppy ran circles around the backyard all afternoon."

2

Relating to, possessing, or involving physical, chemical, or kinetic energy.

Example

"The telescope detected highly energetic particles emitted from the distant supernova."

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• Rhymes for energetic

• Nearby Words

enema
enemy
enemylike
energetic
energetically
energeticness
energize

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the early 17th century from Late Latin energeticus, from Ancient Greek energetikos ('active, effective'), derived from energeia ('activity, operation'), from en- ('in') and ergon ('work').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Energetic. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/energetic
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