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energetically

energetically

6 3.0
In a lively and eager way
  • adverb
  • /ˌɛnərˈdʒɛtɪkli/
: 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
57 2.9

In a way that is not controlled and shows strong feeling

is lively yet more controlled and restrained
enthusiastically
vsenergetically
36 3.5

In a way that shows strong interest and excitement

is lively in action rather than focused on approval
excitedly
vsenergetically
20 1.0

In a happy, eager way that shows strong interest

is lively in action rather than showing emotion
feverishly
vsenergetically
12 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
3 7.4

To do something with great energy and effort

is lively but not necessarily fierce or relentless
animatedly
vsenergetically
2 4.3

Talks or moves with energy and excitement

is lively but less about expressive animation
lustily
vsenergetically
2 4.7

With strong, healthy energy and enthusiasm

is lively but less about strong physical vigor
exuberantly
vsenergetically
1 5.1

In a lively, excited way

is lively but less focused on joyful expressiveness
frenetically
vsenergetically
1 7.0

Very quickly and in a worried or excited way

is lively without the chaotic, panicked rush
dynamically
vsenergetically
1 4.6

In a lively and energetic way

is lively but less focused on forceful motion
buoyantly
vsenergetically
1 5.2

In a cheerful, positive, lively way

is lively but not specifically optimistic or buoyant
zestfully
vsenergetically
1 6.0

To do something with a lot of energy and joy

is lively but without the vivid zestful flavour
boisterously
vsenergetically
1 4.1

In a noisy, energetic, and cheerful way

is lively without the loud or rowdy behaviour
ebulliently
vsenergetically
1 7.7

In a lively, cheerful way that shows clear happiness

is lively but less openly bubbly or effusive
perkily
vsenergetically
1 6.4

In a lively, cheerful way that shows confidence

is lively but not specifically cheerful or jaunty
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
gustily
vsenergetically
1 5.2

With strong, lively energy, often loudly

is lively but less about abrupt, forceful bursts
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
vivaciously
vsenergetically
1 6.4

In a lively, energetic way that makes people feel excited

is lively but less focused on social animation

Antonyms

Slowly and without energy

How Energetic

frantically
50 4.4
vigorously
68 3.4
energetically
6 3.0
actively
235 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.