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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 For someone to break through at the age of 25, and look at over $120 million in career earnings when it's all said and done, is an enormous compliment to Caruso's game, which is energetic, feisty, and tremendously influential. Morten Stig Jensen, Forbes, 22 Dec. 2024 His sound is raw, energetic, and unapologetically emotional, blurring classic rock, grunge and modern rock into signature sound all his own. Spin Contributor, SPIN, 20 Dec. 2024 More energetic cats will be attached to those who give them more playtime and attention. Benedict Cosgrove, Newsweek, 18 Dec. 2024 This adaptation is especially significant given the energetic limitations of the deep sea; by luring prey rather than actively hunting, the anglerfish minimizes energy expenditure—a critical advantage in a resource-scarce ecosystem. Scott Travers, Forbes, 15 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for energetic 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for energetic
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  • In theory, the tale of a flawed dynamic woman denied the very human concept of change and metamorphosis is potent dramatic fodder, and Zaki’s approach yields remarkable moments in isolation.
    Siddhant Adlakha, Variety, 30 Dec. 2024
  • Team members need to be self-sufficient enough to work with minimal supervision yet collaborative enough to contribute to the larger team dynamic.
    Bhanu Jagasia, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
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  • Some areas, such as L.A.’s Fashion District, remain lively, but the inescapable realities of homelessness, mental illness and drug use keep many visitors and businesses away.
    Thomas Curwen, Los Angeles Times, 20 Dec. 2024
  • According to Wolman, there's a lively debate about which Scottsdale location is better.
    Reia Li, The Arizona Republic, 18 Dec. 2024
Adjective
  • Almost immediately his attorney, Franklin D. Rosenblatt, said there would be a vigorous defense effort for King.
    Drake Bentley, Journal Sentinel, 1 Jan. 2025
  • And back to what Trump is spouting about; this cascade started with the vigorous free press of our reporters and their competitors at the other news outlets covering the NYPD.
    New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 24 Dec. 2024
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  • The extract boasts a more nuanced, robust flavor profile—and often comes with a higher price tag to match.
    Alexandra Emanuelli, Southern Living, 22 Dec. 2024
  • Is there any chance Martell might also use wine on the lees for blending purposes or to craft a more robust version of the Martell style?
    Joseph V Micallef, Forbes, 21 Dec. 2024
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  • The new packaging highlights active ingredients — from rice protein to squalane to oatmeal and more — on each box, and because Ethique eschews water in its formulas, one bar purports to be the equivalent of three or more bottles of shampoo and conditioner.
    Noor Lobad, WWD, 1 Jan. 2025
  • Answering or returning these calls may signal to scammers that your number is active, potentially leading to more scam calls in the future.
    Kurt Knutsson, CyberGuy Report, Fox News, 1 Jan. 2025
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  • The New Interest Rate Environment After a period of aggressive rate hikes to combat inflation, central banks are now easing their approach.
    Gianluca Sidoti, Forbes, 30 Dec. 2024
  • The tight track works perfectly for the Busch Clash, which is known for aggressive racing.
    David Faris, Newsweek, 29 Dec. 2024
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  • Change Your Team's Stereotypical Mindset Through Education A powerful tip for resonating authentically with diverse media is to avoid assuming each ethnicity only connects with its own.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • On the home front, Pam Bondi will be a powerful disruptive force as our next attorney general.
    Michael Glassner and John Pence, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
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  • This festive attraction features over 6 million dazzling lights and animated displays along a mile-long route.
    Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
  • But playing José, says Bardem, was not nearly as terrifying, or as traumatic, as the prospect of performing in an animated musical with Spellbound.
    Scott Roxborough, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Dec. 2024

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“Energetic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/energetic. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.

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