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Synonym Chooser

How does the adjective energetic contrast with its synonyms?

Some common synonyms of energetic are lusty, nervous, strenuous, and vigorous. While all these words mean "having or showing great vitality and force," energetic suggests a capacity for intense activity.

an energetic campaigner

When can lusty be used instead of energetic?

While in some cases nearly identical to energetic, lusty implies exuberant energy and capacity for enjoyment.

a lusty appetite for life

When is it sensible to use nervous instead of energetic?

The words nervous and energetic can be used in similar contexts, but nervous suggests especially the forcibleness and sustained effectiveness resulting from mental vigor.

full of nervous energy

Where would strenuous be a reasonable alternative to energetic?

While the synonyms strenuous and energetic are close in meaning, strenuous suggests a preference for coping with the arduous or the challenging.

the strenuous life on an oil rig

When is vigorous a more appropriate choice than energetic?

The synonyms vigorous and energetic are sometimes interchangeable, but vigorous further implies showing no signs of depletion or diminishing of freshness or robustness.

as vigorous as a youth half his age

Example Sentences

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Recent Examples of energetic New York is always energetic, and this season particularly. Vogue Runway, Vogue, 14 Feb. 2025 The event signaled something extraordinary: the detection of the most energetic particle of its kind that has been measured to date. Meghan Bartels, Scientific American, 12 Feb. 2025 Each toy has reinforced seams, a durable mesh liner, a crinkle layer, and a squeaker inside to make the creations irresistible to pets and sturdy enough for energetic play sessions. Kelli Bender, People.com, 11 Feb. 2025 Whatever the reason, pop the top and embrace this energetic, aromatic, and balanced to the very last drop. Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 5 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for energetic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for energetic
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  • That would be an ideal situation and vastly change the power dynamic when dealing with Putin.
    CBS News, CBS News, 16 Feb. 2025
  • The backcourt duo is one of the most dynamic in the Big Ten this season, and slowing them down will be a major key to success for Purdue on Saturday.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 15 Feb. 2025
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  • Riverdale In Riverdale, outside Village Hall, there was a lively scene Tuesday afternoon as members of Michael Airhart’s mayoral campaign were ordered to remove their campaign signs from a median.
    Samantha Moilanen, Chicago Tribune, 25 Feb. 2025
  • Around the room’s standing tables and plush, blush-pink lounge seats, friends, castmates, and both new and familiar faces engaged in lively conversation.
    Jamila Stewart, Vogue, 24 Feb. 2025
Adjective
  • While Montessori is known for its vigorous teachings of math, science and other core subjects, the curriculum moves with the child and teachers can adapt to different learning styles.
    Gqlshare, San Diego Union-Tribune, 13 Feb. 2025
  • For some, this process is a welcome departure from the vigorous scrubbing of years past.
    Angela Trakoshis, Allure, 12 Feb. 2025
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  • Zoom in: Maryland is among the states that could be hit hardest, with potential annual losses exceeding $2 billion due to Johns Hopkins University and its robust research corridor, Terry Clower, director of the Center for Regional Analysis at George Mason University, told Axios.
    Tina Reed, Axios, 26 Feb. 2025
  • The great news is that overwhelm can be managed with the help of pre-planning, robust boundary reinforcement and firm standards for self-care.
    Ginni Saraswati, Forbes, 26 Feb. 2025
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  • As well as being the most active stratovolcano in the world, Mount Etna is also Europe’s highest volcano, at about 3,350 meters (almost 11,000 feet) tall.
    Billy Stockwell, CNN, 18 Feb. 2025
  • The community at the movie’s center is made up of politically active individuals from a vast range of experience, so much of its footage (shot in 2020) concerns protests against police brutality, and other conversations on acceptance.
    Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 18 Feb. 2025
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  • Instead, her life was turned upside down last week after President Donald Trump’s administration began instituting mass layoffs as part of an aggressive effort to trim the federal workforce.
    Phillip M. Bailey, USA TODAY, 17 Feb. 2025
  • That aggressive style of play limited how often Creighton could set up a half-court offense anchored by 7-1 center Ryan Kalkbrenner, who is four inches taller than Ejiofor, the biggest St. John’s starter.
    Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 16 Feb. 2025
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  • But just as smartphones and the internet are powerful tools to broaden their horizons, parents and caregivers are right to be cautious about exactly what their teens are posting on the day-to-day.
    Ella Cerón, Parents, 27 Feb. 2025
  • Research shows self-awareness can be a powerful tool for creating a productive and engaged workforce.
    Cathleen Swody, The Conversation, 27 Feb. 2025
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  • The Oscar nominee walked the runway with dramatic, out-to-there lashes that would feel right at home on an animated heroine or villain.
    Kara Nesvig, Allure, 21 Feb. 2025
  • For both the animated and live-action cinematic work, the storyboards can help the film team understand how to shoot the scenes, anticipate possible difficulties, and facilitate the actors in understanding their characters and the special settings.
    PhotoVogue, Vogue, 21 Feb. 2025

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“Energetic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/energetic. Accessed 2 Mar. 2025.

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