English adjective: energetic | |||
1. | energetic possessing or exerting or displaying energy | ||
Samples | An energetic fund raiser for the college. An energetic group of hikers. It caused an energetic chemical reaction. | ||
Similar | alert, brisk, canty, driving, high-energy, indefatigable, lively, merry, physical, rattling, snappy, spanking, strenuous, tireless, unflagging, unwearying, vigorous, zippy | ||
See also | active, dynamic, dynamical, enterprising, lively, spirited | ||
Antonyms | lethargic, unenrgetic | ||
2. | energetic working hard to promote an enterprise | ||
Synonyms | gumptious, industrious, up-and-coming | ||
Similar | enterprising | ||
Antonyms | nonenterprising, unenterprising | ||