energetic
[adjective]
Synonyms: vigorous, active, animated, dynamic, forceful, indefatigable, lively, strenuous, tireless

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Antonyms: inactive
Contrasted words: easygoing, faineant, idle, languorous, lethargic, apathetic, inert, limp, listless, passive, phlegmatic, spiritless, spunkless
Related Idioms: full of go (or life or pep or zip)
Related Words: aggressive, emphatic, vibrant, indefatigable, animated, breezy, brisk, fresh, kinetic, peppy, spirited, sprightly, spry, vivacious, zippy

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English Thesaurus: energetic, full of energy/bursting with energy, dynamic, hyperactive, tireless, ...

[TahlilGaran] English Synonym Dictionary ▲

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.

[TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲

energetic
adj.
VERBS be, feel, seem
ADV. extremely, highly, really, remarkably, very Quasars are the highly energetic cores of distant galaxies. She seems remarkably energetic for a woman her age.
quite I'm feeling quite energetic today.

[TahlilGaran] Collocations Dictionary ▲

energetic
adjective
BAD: Our main energetic source is nuclear power.
GOOD: Our main energy source is nuclear power.

Usage Note:
energetic = active and able to work or play for a long time: 'Does anyone feel energetic enough to go for another swim?' 'My mother was a bustling energetic woman, always in a hurry, always busy.'
energy = the power obtained from oil, coal, the sun, etc: 'Oil is not only an expensive source of energy, it's running out.' 'There should be more research into solar energy.'

[TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Common Errors ▲

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.

[TahlilGaran] English Thesaurus ▲