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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 At the time, DARPA and NASA had already given up on a 2027 launch to concentrate on developing a prototype engine using helium as a propellant before moving on to an operational engine with more energetic liquid hydrogen fuel, Aviation Week reported. Stephen Clark – Jun 3, ArsTechnica, 3 June 2025 This wasn't necessarily surprising: As the lead singer of the Pussycat Dolls, Scherzinger is no stranger to winning crowds over with her creative and energetic performances. Chris Snellgrove, EW.com, 1 June 2025 Host Jennifer Lopez opened the show with an energetic dance number to a medley that included a mashup of songs by Beyoncé, Eilish, Shaboozey, Chappell Roan and more. Alli Rosenbloom, CNN Money, 27 May 2025 Rod Stewart, who received the Lifetime Achievement Award, closed out the evening with an energetic performance. Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 26 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for energetic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for energetic
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  • Organizations that master this dynamic gain more than smoother project workflows.
    ESMT Berlin, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025
  • Soon, such models may be able to account for the role played by environmental exposures and chance—offering a more dynamic, individualized map of risk.
    Siddhartha Mukherjee, New Yorker, 16 June 2025
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  • The primary bedroom suite mirrors the lively palette of the living room, blending mustard, green, and cobalt in deeply tactile textiles.
    Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 12 June 2025
  • In one image, Turner was seen kissing the singer's head with his arm around her shoulders, while another showed the couple engaged in a lively chat while laying on the ground.
    Raven Brunner, People.com, 12 June 2025
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  • That piece, and the book that would follow, has become a staple of environmental humanities classes for decades and still stirs vigorous classroom debate today.
    Daegan Miller June 5, Literary Hub, 5 June 2025
  • Media reports that Saudi Arabia will lift its decades-old ban on alcohol in select tourist zones have prompted the flare-up of a vigorous online debate in the conservative kingdom, with some voices in support and others in strong opposition.
    Amira El-Fekki‎, MSNBC Newsweek, 26 May 2025
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  • The airport has implemented a robust circular economy program, focusing on materials recovery and reducing single-use plastics.
    Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 14 June 2025
  • The Abrams carries a 120mm cannon, robust armor and has a top speed of 45 mph.
    Tom Vanden Brook, USA Today, 14 June 2025
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  • Since the show's conclusion, Zoe has remained active in the fashion and lifestyle space, in part through her newsletter The Zoe Report, which launched in 2009.
    Madison E. Goldberg, People.com, 7 June 2025
  • Action step: Practice active listening during meetings.
    Kent Ingle, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025
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  • But even in Alberta, a province that has favored development, the legacy policies are still likely not aggressive enough to meet the moment.
    Mark Le Dain, Forbes.com, 16 June 2025
  • His distinctive silhouette animated the race as its most aggressive rider — low on his bike, crucifix poking out from behind a half-undone zip, barely appearing to breathe but for the sheen of sweat.
    Jacob Whitehead, New York Times, 14 June 2025
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  • Mahle has developed new batteries, controller and display to go with the powerful mid-drive, along with a bunch of accessories.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 15 June 2025
  • As Israel’s most powerful ally, the U.S. has tried for years to mediate an end to Iran’s nuclear program.
    Emily Hallas, The Washington Examiner, 15 June 2025
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  • For all his success in the animated realm, DeBlois has never directed a live-action film until now.
    Carlos Aguilar, Los Angeles Times, 14 June 2025
  • The United Kingdom, for instance, offers a 25.5% tax rebate on 80% of a production’s expenditures in the UK, with higher rebates for animated and independent films.
    Ali Martin, Christian Science Monitor, 14 June 2025

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“Energetic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/energetic. Accessed 19 Jun. 2025.

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