WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2025
en•er•get•ic /ˌɛnɚˈdʒɛtɪk/USA pronunciation
adj.
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2025- possessing or showing energy;
active:energetic exercise; an energetic personality.
en•er•get•ic
(en′ər jet′ik),USA pronunciation adj.
en′er•get′i•cal•ly, adv.
- possessing or exhibiting energy, esp. in abundance;
vigorous:an energetic leader. - powerful in action or effect;
effective:to take energetic measures against crime.
- Greek energētikós, equivalent. to energē- (en- en-2 + ergē-, variant stem of ergeîn to be active; see energy) + -tikos -tic
- 1645–55
- 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged See active.
- 2.See corresponding entry in Unabridged effectual, strong, potent.
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