Energetic

Pronunciation: /ˌɛnərˈdʒɛtɪk/

Definitions of energetic

adjective describing someone who has a lot of energy and enthusiasm

Example Sentences

A1 My dog is very energetic and loves to play fetch.

A2 The children in the kindergarten class are always so energetic during recess.

B1 The energetic music at the party got everyone on the dance floor.

B2 The energetic CEO of the company was able to motivate the employees to reach their targets.

C1 The energetic athlete set a new world record in the marathon.

C2 The conductor's energetic performance of the symphony captivated the audience.

Examples of energetic in a Sentence

formal The energetic young students participated actively in the school's sports day event.

informal She's always so energetic, bouncing around the room like a ball of energy.

slang I love hanging out with him, he's so hype and energetic all the time.

figurative The city was alive and energetic, with the hustle and bustle of people going about their day.

Grammatical Forms of energetic

• past tense: energized
• plural: energetics
• comparative: more energetic
• superlative: most energetic
• present tense: energizes
• future tense: will energize
• perfect tense: has energized
• continuous tense: is energizing
• singular: energetic
• positive degree: energetic
• infinitive: to energize
• gerund: energizing
• participle: energized

Origin and Evolution of energetic

First Known Use: 1599 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'energetic' originated from the Greek word 'energeia', meaning activity or operation.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'energetic' has retained its original meaning of having or showing great energy or activity, but has also come to be used more broadly to describe a lively or enthusiastic personality.