energetic UK /ˌɛn.əˈdʒɛt.ɪk/US /ˌɛn.əɹˈdʒɛt.ɪk/adjective 4noun 1forms 3 adjective4 •Characterised by force or vigour; full of energy; lively, vigorous, furious.Those kids are so energetic: they want to run around playing all day. •Possessing or pertaining to energy.Cosmic rays are energetic particles from outer space.energetic laws •Of or relating to certain Arabic verb forms that emphasize or intensify the meaning. •(no longer used) Having powerful effects; efficacious, potent.At these energetic sounds, the sun hid himself beneath a gloomy cloud; and the waters of two little lakes, that were naturally clearer than crystal, became of a colour like blood. — 1816 noun[in the plural]1 •Any material used for its release of energy, either as an explosive, propellant, or for pyrotechnic effects.Unfortunately, conventional nanoporous energetics can have poor long-term storage stability, and can be dangerously unstable, severely limiting their usefulness. — 2014 formsenergetics · more energetic · most energetic
