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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

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Recent Examples of energetic Her ideal adopter will be someone who can handle a young, energetic dog, and she will be best placed in a home with older children. David Faris, Newsweek, 3 Nov. 2024 But the energetic, foul-mouthed galoot seems mainly focused on drilling through ice for a swim as often as possible. Will Tizard, Variety, 3 Nov. 2024 Along the way, pairing those releases and hits with steady-handed touring and his hard-charging, energetic stage show has aided in building Johnson’s reputation as one of traditional country music’s tip-of-the-spear torchbearers. Jessica Nicholson, Billboard, 1 Nov. 2024 This side of blue is energetic, fun, and especially captivating when used with a lacquer finish. Cameron Beall, Southern Living, 26 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for energetic 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for energetic
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  • No matter: Even with Jimmy Horn Jr. sidelined, Saturday again proved few teams have the secondary depth to properly cover all of the Buffs’ dynamic pass-catchers.
    Kyle Newman, The Denver Post, 16 Nov. 2024
  • McCaffrey was dynamic as a runner and receiver, and without him, one wonders if San Francisco would have been in this game at all.
    Dieter Kurtenbach, The Mercury News, 10 Nov. 2024
Adjective
  • Tonight: Show respect. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) ★★★★ Discussions with partners, spouses and even members of the general public will be lively today.
    Georgia Nicols, The Denver Post, 8 Nov. 2024
  • In the last year, Chea says she’s worked one or two events per month, with each gig involving two to three hours of shucking oysters for party guests and entertaining them with lively conversation.
    Jennifer Liu, CNBC, 3 Nov. 2024
Adjective
  • Most were evident when Newsom was elected governor in 2018, promising vigorous efforts to neutralize them, such as his ridiculous pledge to build 3.5 million units of housing, but most have become even more intractable during his reign.
    Dan Walters, Orange County Register, 14 Nov. 2024
  • You might be involved in sports in a vigorous way today.
    Georgia Nicols, The Denver Post, 14 Nov. 2024
Adjective
  • Dropbox Business is a robust cloud storage and file-sharing app with enough range and flexibility to satisfy most small to midsize businesses (SMBs).
    Robert Anderson, PCMAG, 12 Nov. 2024
  • Through eight games, Barkley has run for 925 yards (on a robust 5.9 yards per carry) with six touchdowns.
    Rohan Nadkarni, NBC News, 9 Nov. 2024
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  • Reality check: Bluesky remains far behind X's active user base, Axios' Sara Fischer reports.
    Troy Smith, Axios, 20 Nov. 2024
  • The company is a shell company with no active business operations and is seeking business opportunities for acquisition or participation.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 19 Nov. 2024
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  • But the caveat is that strategy requires an aggressive sales function.
    Jesse Silvertown, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Throughout the election season, Republicans and Democrats viewed Arizona's 11 electoral college votes as up for grabs, which meant both parties did aggressive campaigning throughout the state and both Trump and Harris visited on multiple occasions.
    Stephanie Innes, The Arizona Republic, 5 Nov. 2024
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  • Choose a purifier powerful enough to cycle the air in your space multiple times per hour for best results.
    Tribune Content Agency, The Mercury News, 15 Nov. 2024
  • Despite having written a diverse range of books over the years, from a mediaeval crime story to a powerful tale about Alzheimer's, Harvey hasn't received much recognition.
    Irenie Forshaw, The Week UK, theweek, 13 Nov. 2024
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  • The 2024 crime comedy Bad Boys: Ride or Die placed No. 9 on the Netflix U.S. Top 10 Movies chart, while the 2015 animated blockbuster Minions finished at No. 10.
    Tim Lammers, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
  • Siblings and Hollywood royalty Anjelica and Danny Huston are teaming on a new project, The Christmas Witch Trial of La Befana, a hybrid animated and live-action feature film that is currently shooting in Los Angeles and Ontario, Canada.
    Chris Gardner, The Hollywood Reporter, 31 Oct. 2024

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“Energetic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/energetic. Accessed 24 Nov. 2024.

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