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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 Carpenter was the epitome of poise, delivering an energetic and entertaining performance on stage while controlling the moment with a quick wit between songs. Jim Ryan, Forbes.com, 7 Aug. 2025 The energetic period piece follows five young and wealthy American women in the 1870s, who travel to London searching for husbands. Christopher Rudolph, People.com, 7 Aug. 2025 About six months later, the Parker family — including Bernedoodle Ben, the household boss; and Toby, the energetic and goofy chocolate Labrador — moved into their new home. Lennie Omalza, The Courier-Journal, 1 Aug. 2025 For instance, relaxed and calm cats gravitate toward quiet individuals, while energetic and playful felines seek out those who engage them in physical activities and play. Maria Azzurra Volpe, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for energetic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for energetic
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  • This dynamic, automated and tamper-proof validation offered superior assurance compared to traditional static reporting methods.
    Mirror Tang, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
  • So the references to the father-son dynamic — including several The Suicide Squad clips used as flashbacks — can feel on the silly side.
    Alan Sepinwall, Rolling Stone, 15 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • Its Crown Kids Club pulses with creativity—think gooey slime-making, art workshops, kids’ gymnastics, and lively Pokémon shows—plus a dedicated cinema, a LEGO playroom, a mini kitchen workshop, and a glittering Princess Spa.
    Lewis Nunn, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2025
  • The lively multi-cultural party band Kotoko Brass plays on Aug. 16 at 7:30 p.m. on Guilford Green Stage One.
    Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 10 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • Not surprisingly, the live take from the Aug. 2 gig features vigorous chorus help from the stadium crowd, a staple of the enthusiastic response from diehards during the band’s first run of UK dates on their Live ’25 tour.
    Gil Kaufman, Billboard, 14 Aug. 2025
  • The voters are entitled to a fair election and a vigorous debate on the issues and the ongoing effort by both political parties, now reaching a fever pitch, to make more and more of those elections non-competitive is excluding that debate and detrimental to problem-solving and to our country.
    Kevin Igoe, Baltimore Sun, 11 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • Immigration enforcement in the country’s interior also has been robust.
    Matt Alderton, USA Today, 13 Aug. 2025
  • The Pulse makes a sufficiently robust 47 peak hp (35 kW) and 53 ft-lb (72 Nm) of torque, with a curb weight of just 390 lbs (177 kg).
    Kyle Hyatt, ArsTechnica, 13 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • Details on the election process are thin, but many citizens could be casting their votes in an active conflict zone or under the eyes of armed soldiers – a terrifying prospect that some say could lead to more violence.
    Helen Regan, CNN Money, 17 Aug. 2025
  • The Bills projected that second-year center Sedrick Van Pran-Granger could be back by the third preseason game, which would put him on pace to start the year on the active roster.
    Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 17 Aug. 2025
Adjective
  • The former Calle 13 member impresses her sensitivity to this piece, originally written by Orlando Brito and popularized in 1975 by the great Héctor Lavoe, giving it new life with her powerful, dramatic voice, accompanied by street guitars and harsh, aggressive chords that captivate the listener.
    Jessica Roiz, Billboard, 15 Aug. 2025
  • Poor oral hygiene allows plaque bacteria to produce acids that contribute to decay, while aggressive brushing can physically wear away the enamel surface.
    Thomas Westerholm, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Aug. 2025
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  • Google has also begun rolling out two powerful filters for album searches.
    Paul Monckton, Forbes.com, 15 Aug. 2025
  • But when a powerful international corporation begins stealing people’s time, the world around her changes.
    Zac Ntim, Deadline, 14 Aug. 2025
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  • As one of several interactive experiences, guests will be able to spin a 3D prize wheel with Luigi, Lavazza’s animated robot, for a chance to win keepsake merch and coffee prizes.
    Irene S. Levine, Forbes.com, 14 Aug. 2025
  • An animated CoComelon film from Universal Pictures is in the works for release the same year.
    Tony Maglio, HollywoodReporter, 12 Aug. 2025

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“Energetic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/energetic. Accessed 22 Aug. 2025.

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