Synonyms for energetic
| Grammar : Adj |
| Spell : en-er-jet-ik |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˌɛn ərˈdʒɛt ɪk |
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Définition of energetic
Origin :- 1650s, "powerful," from Greek energetikos "active," from energein "to work, act upon" (see energy). Of persons, "active," in English from 1796 (energetical is from c.1600).
- adj full of life; forceful
- Inside the house she heard the persistent, energetic sound of hammering.
- Extract from : « Life and Death of Harriett Frean » by May Sinclair
- It was that of Demosthenes, concise, energetic, and commanding.
- Extract from : « A Sketch of the Life of Brig. Gen. Francis Marion » by William Dobein James
- Just beneath where she sat two men were having a most energetic duel of words.
- Extract from : « Thoroughbreds » by W. A. Fraser
- The pastors, for the most part, are young and energetic men.
- Extract from : « Camps, Quarters and Casual Places » by Archibald Forbes
- For all his iron self-control, it nearly drove the energetic man to violence.
- Extract from : « Dust » by Mr. and Mrs. Haldeman-Julius
- She is large, of what is known as a full complexion, good-hearted and energetic.
- Extract from : « The Fortune Hunter » by Louis Joseph Vance
- She looked so kind, so energetic, and so happy that I flung myself at once into her arms.
- Extract from : « My Double Life » by Sarah Bernhardt
- Vaillant appeared, looking very pale, but energetic and brave.
- Extract from : « My Double Life » by Sarah Bernhardt
- Do they make no appeal for immediate, energetic and prohibitory legislation?
- Extract from : « Cleveland Past and Present » by Maurice Joblin
- Joy beamed upon his face, which was now so open and energetic.
- Extract from : « The Three Cities Trilogy, Complete » by Emile Zola
Antonyms for energetic
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