English Explanatory Dictionary

energic

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Potent, effective.
  2. Having great power of expression; forceful.
  3. Carried out with force; vigorous, energetic; full of energy.
  4. In a state of action; producing effects; active, operational.
  5. Pertaining to a spiritual or psychic energy attributed to all living things, especially in certain Eastern religions and New Age philosophy.

Word forms

energic more energic most energic energical

Etymology

From energy + -ic. Compare earlier energetic (now the more usual word).

Related words

paragogic

Derived words

exoenergic isenergic nonenergic
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