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energetic
CEFRC1
/ˌɛn.əˈdʒɛt.ɪk/
adjective
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In plain English
- 01
adjective
Having or showing a lot of energy.
- 02
adjective
Extra detailCharacterised by force or vigour; full of energy; lively, vigorous, furious.
Examples
Europe is a continent of energetic peoples.
In those days, he was still strong and energetic.
At a glance
Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale
- Senses
- 5
- Parts of speech
- 1
- Citations
- 5
Also pronounced
- /eˈnər.dʒe.ʈɪk/
Deep Dive
adjective
Extra meaningsHaving powerful effects; efficacious, potent.
Possessing or pertaining to energy.
Of or relating to certain Arabic verb forms that emphasize or intensify the meaning.
More examples
In contextCosmic rays are energetic particles from outer space.
Those kids are so energetic: they want to run around playing all day.
energetic laws
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Origin
adjective
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.