energetic — showing or involving great activity or vitality
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: showing or involving great activity or vitality
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌenərˈdʒetɪk/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother is more energetic than me - she does yoga at 5 AM every day!
- After drinking three cups of coffee, I became so energetic that I cleaned my entire house.
- The energetic puppy destroyed my shoes, my sofa, and somehow my Wi-Fi password.
energetic
ADJECTIVE[/ˌenərˈdʒetɪk/]
showing or involving great activity or vitality
Bursting with endless energy and vitality
So energetic and athletic, it's almost magnetic!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Greek 'energeia' meaning 'activity' or 'operation', derived from 'en-' (in) and 'ergon' (work). The word entered English via Late Latin and French in the 17th century.
Breakdown
en- (in) + erg (work, from Greek ergon) + -ic (adjective suffix) = energetic
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandmother is more energetic than me - she does yoga at 5 AM every day!”
“After drinking three cups of coffee, I became so energetic that I cleaned my entire house.”
“The energetic puppy destroyed my shoes, my sofa, and somehow my Wi-Fi password.”
“Students need energetic teachers to keep them engaged in learning.”
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