Words / B2

en-uh-JET-ik/ˌenəˈdʒetɪk/

Energetic means having or showing a lot of energy and enthusiasm: an energetic performance; energetic in. Energy is the noun (already in the dictionary); vigorous is a close twin; lively is everyday. Calling a performance energetic is not analysis; quote the bar or the split time. Mix-up: energetic vs energy as a fuel slogan; energetic vs magnetic; do not write energetic for a plan that is only ambitious on paper.

Meaning

Having or showing a lot of energy and enthusiasm.

Examples

• “Calling a performance energetic is not analysis; quote the bar or the split time.”
• “An energetic campaign featured in the turnout table, which is still a named drive — quote the % if given.”

Good to know

an energetic + noun; energetic in. Noun: energy (already in A2/B1). Close: vigorous / lively. Trap: a fuel slogan / an untested plan. PE, music, and citizenship. Shown energy — quote the evidence, not the adjective alone.

Near in meaning

vigorous, lively, dynamic

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