energic

A student feels energic after a good night's sleep.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Possessing or displaying energy; vigorous: "energic" is a less common variant of "energetic," meaning characterized by or showing great physical or mental activity.
   • Active and forceful: It describes something that is done with enthusiasm, effort, or power.

Usage Examples

• (His vigorous and active method was noteworthy.)
• (The forceful and animated discussion continued vigorously.)

Advanced Usage

• "to be energic in one's efforts": to apply significant energy and determination to a task.

  • She was energic in her efforts to complete the project ahead of schedule. (She worked with great vigor to finish early.)

• "an energic protest": a protest carried out with strong emotion and physical action.

  • The crowd mounted an energic protest against the new policy. (The protest was forceful and dynamic.)

Variants and Related Words

• Energetic (adj): the more common and standard form of the word, meaning full of energy.

  • The children are very energetic today. (They are lively and full of activity.)

• Energy (n): the capacity for doing work or exerting force; vitality.

  • She needs more energy to finish the race. (She requires more physical strength.)

• Energize (v): to give energy or vitality to someone or something.

  • A good breakfast will energize you for the day ahead. (It will make you feel more active.)

Synonyms

• Vigorous: strong, healthy, and full of energy.
• Dynamic: characterized by constant change, activity, or progress.
• Lively: full of life and energy; animated.

Related Idioms

• Full of beans: informal, meaning very energetic and lively.

  • After a good night's sleep, he was full of beans. (He was very energetic.)

• A bundle of energy: someone who is very active and enthusiastic.

  • The toddler is a bundle of energy, running around all day. (The child is extremely lively.)