Synonyms for energy
| Grammar : Noun |
| Spell : en-er-jee |
| Phonetic Transcription : ˈɛn ər dʒi |
Top 10 synonyms for energy Other synonyms for the word energy
- activity
- animation
- application
- ardor
- birr
- burn
- conductivity
- current
- dash
- drive
- effectiveness
- efficacy
- élan
- endurance
- enterprise
- exertion
- fire
- force
- forcefulness
- fortitude
- friction
- get-up-and-go
- go
- gravity
- hardihood
- horsepower
- initiative
- juice
- kilowatts
- life
- liveliness
- magnetism
- might
- moxie
- muscle
- operativeness
- pep
- pizzazz
- pluck
- potency
- pressure
- puissance
- punch
- radioactivity
- rays
- reaction
- response
- spontaneity
- steam
- strength
- toughness
- tuck
- vehemence
- verve
- vim
- virility
- vitality
- vivacity
- voltage
- wattage
- zeal
- zest
- zing
- zip
Définition of energy
Origin :- 1590s, "force of expression," from Middle French énergie (16c.), from Late Latin energia, from Greek energeia "activity, operation," from energos "active, working," from en "at" (see en- (2)) + ergon "work, that which is wrought; business; action" (see urge (v.)).
- Used by Aristotle with a sense of "force of expression;" broader meaning of "power" is first recorded in English 1660s. Scientific use is from 1807. Energy crisis first attested 1970.
- noun person's spirit and vigor
- noun generated power
- He had sat in the background, but he had found both money and energy.
- Extract from : « Explorations in Australia » by John Forrest
- He rose with the blow; all his energy, from wrist to instep, was in that lifting drive.
- Extract from : « Way of the Lawless » by Max Brand
- Then abruptly, the young man spoke with the energy of perfect faith in the woman.
- Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana
- You have health and energy, and you have youth, which I haven't.
- Extract from : « K » by Mary Roberts Rinehart
- The Satanic energy of this outburst proclaims its author, Marlowe.
- Extract from : « The Man Shakespeare » by Frank Harris
- But after this brief display of energy the Spartans relapsed into their wonted torpor.
- Extract from : « Stories from Thucydides » by H. L. Havell
- And she walked around the room, brave in the return of her energy and her will.
- Extract from : « The Dream » by Emile Zola
- Few could imagine from his modest exterior the latent, fire and energy which burn in his bosom.
- Extract from : « Ridgeway » by Scian Dubh
- And this energy is utilized at one-half the normal engine speed.
- Extract from : « Flying Machines » by W.J. Jackman and Thos. H. Russell
- His energy and activity throughout the march is described as intense.
- Extract from : « Camps, Quarters and Casual Places » by Archibald Forbes
Antonyms for energy
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