{ En′er‐get″ic (?), En′er‐get″ic‐al (?), } a. [Gr. �, fr. � to work, be active, fr. � active. See Energy.] 1. Having energy or energies; possessing a capacity for vigorous action or for exerting force; active. “A Being eternally energetic.” Grew.
2. Exhibiting energy; operating with force, vigor, and effect; forcible; powerful; efficacious; as, energetic measures; energetic laws.
Syn. — Forcible; powerful; efficacious; potent; vigorous; effective; strenuous.
— En′er‐get″ic‐al‐ly, adv. — En′er‐get″ic‐al‐ness, n.