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energetic
UK /ˌɛnəˈdʒɛtɪk/ US /ˌɛnɚˈd͡ʒɛtɪk/
adj 4noun 1
Collocations
3(adj.)
VERBS
be, feel, seem
ADV
extremely, highly, really, remarkably, very
My young nephew is extremely energetic and never stops running around the playground.
quite
She was quite energetic during the morning workout and didn't need a break.
Definitions
adj
1
Possessing or pertaining to energy.
Cosmic rays are energetic particles from outer space.
energetic laws
2
Characterised by force or vigour; full of energy; lively, vigorous, furious.
Those kids are so energetic: they want to run around playing all day.
They are even now insulted with all the arguments which have been used in favor of energetic governments, ever since the days of Pharaoh: but every one knew, long before our revolution, that an energetic government could be supported […]
3
Having powerful effects; efficacious, potent.
At these energetic sounds, the sun hid himself beneath a gloomy cloud; and the waters of two little lakes, that were naturally clearer than crystal, became of a colour like blood.
4
Of or relating to certain Arabic verb forms that emphasize or intensify the meaning.
noun
1
Any material used for its release of energy, either as an explosive, propellant, or for pyrotechnic effects.
Unfortunately, conventional nanoporous energetics can have poor long-term storage stability, and can be dangerously unstable, severely limiting their usefulness.
Improved energetics can help the Department of Defense build smaller munitions that still pack a punch.
Thesaurus
Synonyms
adjective — working hard to promote an enterprise
- gumptious
- industrious
- up-and-coming
Antonyms
- lethargic
- unenergetic
Idioms & Phrases
Example Bank
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Cosmic rays are energetic particles from outer space.
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energetic laws
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Now lift the inverted jar so that the air can get at the outside of the “porous cup” and instantly the energetic illuminating gas which is now inside the “porous cup” begins to come out, and the water
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Unfortunately, conventional nanoporous energetics can have poor long-term storage stability, and can be dangerously unstable, severely limiting their usefulness.
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Improved energetics can help the Department of Defense build smaller munitions that still pack a punch.
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Where I will say there is something that we all have to watch is the underlying suppliers, the suppliers of solid rockets motors, of batteries, of energetics.
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