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The energetic puppy ran around the yard all morning.
What does Energetic mean?
Energetic means full of energy and ready to move or work.
Dictionary definition
Full of energy and ready to move, play, or work.
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What does energetic mean?
Energetic means full of energy and ready to move or work.
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Lively is closest in meaning to energetic in this entry.
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WordEnergetic.
Partadjective.
MeaningEnergetic means full of energy and ready to move or work.
ExampleExample: The energetic puppy ran around the yard all morning.
Word breakdown
4 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- en · er · jet · ik
- Strongest beat
- jet
- Ending
- ik
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on jet.
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Synonyms
Words like Energetic
livelyUse when someone has a lot of energy.
Antonyms
Opposite words
sluggishUse when someone feels slow or low on energy.
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Word family
Energetic word family
Base word
energy
adverb
energetically
In a lively and active way.
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Look for clues that show movement, activity, or high energy.
Common mix-up
Energetic means full of energy; it does not always mean noisy.
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