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energetically

energetically

8 3.0
In a lively and eager way
  • adverb
  • /ˌɛnərˈdʒɛtɪkli/
translation icon : enérgicamente
  • She rehearsed energetically for the upcoming performance, determined to give it her all.
  • more energetically
  • so energetically
  • work energetically

We want to feel energetically, like physically energized, right?

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Examples

  • "Good morning," Clinton said, strolling in energetically and taking a seat in front of her desk.

    Fiction book (1993)
  • The arts and arts education communities have addressed arts-related censorship questions energetically in recent months.

    Academic text (1994)
  • So when I am in integrity, I am energetically whole, I am fully alive.

  • The big man was leaning close to March, speaking energetically into his ear.

    Fiction book (2001)
  • In fact, Pakistan's leaders should pursue this option much more energetically than in the past.

    Academic text (1996)
  • During the final months of 1947, Du Bois worked energetically to publicize the petition.

    Academic text (1997)
  • Trench spins his girl around energetically, exchanging glances with other women as they pass.

    Fiction book (2002)
  • The children played energetically in the park, running and laughing together.

  • They discussed their plans energetically, each person eager to share their ideas.

Synonyms

wildly
vsenergetically
104 2.9

In a way that is not controlled and shows strong feeling

is lively yet more controlled and restrained
enthusiastically
vsenergetically
37 3.5

In a way that shows strong interest and excitement

is lively in action rather than focused on approval
excitedly
vsenergetically
27 1.0

In a happy, eager way that shows strong interest

is lively in action rather than showing emotion
feverishly
vsenergetically
13 5.1

In a way that shows very fast, nervous energy because of strong excitement or worry

is lively but calmer and not excessively intense
zealously
vsenergetically
5 5.4

Doing something with great energy and strong interest

is lively but lacks the same committed intensity
like a demon
vsenergetically
4 7.4

To do something with great energy and effort

is lively but not necessarily fierce or relentless
dynamically
vsenergetically
2 4.6

In a lively and energetic way

is lively but less focused on forceful motion
animatedly
vsenergetically
2 4.3

Talks or moves with energy and excitement

is lively but less about expressive animation
frenetically
vsenergetically
1 7.0

Very quickly and in a worried or excited way

is lively without the chaotic, panicked rush
exuberantly
vsenergetically
1 5.1

In a lively, excited way

is lively but less focused on joyful expressiveness
lustily
vsenergetically
1 4.7

With strong, healthy energy and enthusiasm

is lively but less about strong physical vigor
zestfully
vsenergetically
1 6.0

To do something with a lot of energy and joy

is lively but without the vivid zestful flavour
buoyantly
vsenergetically
1 5.2

In a cheerful, positive, lively way

is lively but not specifically optimistic or buoyant
ebulliently
vsenergetically
1 7.7

In a lively, cheerful way that shows clear happiness

is lively but less openly bubbly or effusive
boisterously
vsenergetically
1 4.1

In a noisy, energetic, and cheerful way

is lively without the loud or rowdy behaviour
with a blast
vsenergetically
  • Informal
1 5.9

In a very lively and excited way often to celebrate

is lively but not necessarily festive or celebratory
spiritedly
vsenergetically
1 5.1

In a lively and energetic way that shows excitement

is similar but more generally active and neutral in tone
zestily
vsenergetically
1 5.3

In a lively and excited way

is lively but less focused on bright zestful tone
perkily
vsenergetically
6.4

In a lively, cheerful way that shows confidence

is lively but not specifically cheerful or jaunty
vivaciously
vsenergetically
6.4

In a lively, energetic way that makes people feel excited

is lively but less focused on social animation
gustily
vsenergetically
5.2

With strong, lively energy, often loudly

is lively but less about abrupt, forceful bursts

Antonyms

Slowly and without energy

How Energetic

frantically
59 4.4
vigorously
76 3.4
energetically
8 3.0
actively
229 2.7
slowly
1.0
listlessly
3 5.7

Surface Forms

energetically positive

Morphology

energetically = energetic (transparent) = energetic + ally

The adverb is a regular derivation from the adjective 'energetic' using the productive adverbial suffix '-ally', so the relation is clear to learners.

Etymology

Energetically comes from the same root as energy, made of Greek parts en- 'in' and ergon 'work'. So to act energetically is to do something with a lot of 'work' or 'power', that is, to move or speak with strong energy and enthusiasm.