English Reference
Adverb

energetically

adv. manner
B2 Upper Intermediate US /ˌɛnɝˈdʒɛtɪkɫi/ UK /ˌɛnədʒˈɛtɪkli/ en·er·get·i·cal·ly

adv.in a way that shows you have a lot of energy and enthusiasm. You use this to describe someone who works hard or moves quickly.

adv.in a manner characterized by high levels of vigor, enthusiasm, or physical activity. Often describes the execution of tasks or the movement of the body.


SIMPLE

She energetically waved to her friends across the street.

CONTEXTUAL

The team energetically searched the entire building for the missing documents before the meeting started.

COMPLEX

The young volunteers energetically organized the charity event, demonstrating a level of commitment that far exceeded the expectations of their senior mentors.

When these are well aligned, it could look like energetically tackling a tricky work assignment, or relaxing after a long day by watching a formulaic sitcom.

JSTOR Daily· 25 Aug 2026

The winds from the center represent gas being energetically expelled from a young planetary system.

Phys.org· 25 Aug 2026
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Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency Occasional
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