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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

Examples of energetic in a Sentence

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Recent Examples on the Web The unlikely combination of a pantsuit with sneakers shows that Harris is a busy, professional woman – who is also youthful, energetic and relatable to other women. Therèsa M. Winge, The Conversation, 23 Oct. 2024 The club is rowdy, energetic, and likes a good party. Vitas Carosella, Forbes, 21 Oct. 2024 At the team’s season-opener Sept. 9, a smiling and energetic Pearsall took part in a ceremony honoring the first responders and doctors who helped save his life. Chuck Schilken, Los Angeles Times, 18 Oct. 2024 Some sofas are for sitting, others for lounging, but in the Greenwich Village apartment of actor Josh Charles and writer and jewelry designer Sophie Flack the sofa is often the backdrop for more energetic endeavors. Jennifer Fernandez, Architectural Digest, 16 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for energetic 
Recent Examples of Synonyms for energetic
Adjective
  • Pricing will be more dynamic as the series progresses, based on the outcome of each game and fan speculation.
    Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 25 Oct. 2024
  • The coaching industry is highly dynamic, with constantly evolving client needs.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes, 25 Oct. 2024
Adjective
  • Amid the lively competition, there are days when freshman Trent Perry makes a case as the team’s best player in the backcourt, adding to the intrigue over rotations and minutes allocation.
    Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 3 Nov. 2024
  • Couples who regularly bring laughter into daily interactions—whether by sharing a laugh over a minor mishap or adding humor to chores—find their relationship remains lively and enjoyable.
    Mark Travers, Forbes, 3 Nov. 2024
Adjective
  • Too many Democrats appear convinced that a vigorous defense of trans rights would instantly cost them their elections, even though polls have shown for years that most voters oppose anti-trans policies and rhetoric.
    Samantha Riedel, Them, 24 Oct. 2024
  • The resulting air of authenticity is palpable, yet the fast-moving action, cleverly constructed story line, and vigorous performances feel synthetic throughout.
    Richard Brody, The New Yorker, 23 Oct. 2024
Adjective
  • One of the biggest problems companies have—even with robust tech—is that data is spread out in different locations.
    Simon Dae Oong Kim, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
  • Here, those assuming power can be quickly humbled, either through robust checks and balances on their power or via the stunning verdicts often handed down in the court of public opinion.
    David Faris, Newsweek, 4 Nov. 2024
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  • Forecasters say the most active weather on Tuesday, Nov. 5, is likely to be in the central U.S., where a cold front could produce showers and thunderstorms, some of which might affect swing states such as Wisconsin and Michigan.
    Doyle Rice, USA TODAY, 26 Oct. 2024
  • Rather than simply managing change from the top, successful organizations will empower employees to be active participants in the change process.
    Brent Gleeson, Forbes, 26 Oct. 2024
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  • Chinese hacking attacks have been more openly aggressive, but because these attacks take place in cyberspace, they’re not considered overt acts of war, Lewis said.
    Michael Loria, USA TODAY, 25 Oct. 2024
  • Featured as the theme for the anime Monogatari Series: Off & Monster Season, the latest track’s musical style is even more aggressive and chaotic than before, showcasing a new musical direction for the pair.
    Billboard Japan, Billboard, 25 Oct. 2024
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  • More than a dozen countries from around the world joined the BRICS bloc this week — a major augmentation of the most powerful international alliance opposing Western powers.
    Timothy Nerozzi, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 24 Oct. 2024
  • Small Bowls and Plates The top rack is designed for small and delicate items, so small bowls and plates are safest away from the powerful sprayer and high heat of the bottom rack.
    Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 24 Oct. 2024
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  • On the Tuesday, Oct. 22 episode of Dancing with the Stars, the Olympian, 25, and his dance partner, Rylee Arnold, took on the roles of Hercules and Meg from the 1997 animated classic, Hercules, for the show's Disney night.
    Esther Kang, People.com, 23 Oct. 2024
  • On Friday, the Japanese musical collective released their trilingual, cross-cultural collaboration with Rauw and Tainy, along with its animated music video.
    Tomás Mier, Rolling Stone, 18 Oct. 2024

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“Energetic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/energetic. Accessed 8 Nov. 2024.

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