Word
energized
Phoneticsen·er·gized, stress on the first syllable
/ˈɛnɝˌdʒaɪzd/
UK spelling · energised
Definition
adj. feeling full of energy, excitement, and ready to do something.
adj. possessing or exhibiting a high level of vitality, enthusiasm, or physical energy. Often used predicatively after linking verbs like 'feel' or 'seem'.
Examples
“I feel energized after my morning coffee.”
“The team felt energized by the positive feedback from their manager and worked late to finish the project.”
“The candidate's speech left the crowd visibly energized, transforming a quiet gathering into a passionate rally for social change.”
Examples
simple
“I feel energized after my morning coffee.”
contextual
“The team felt energized by the positive feedback from their manager and worked late to finish the project.”
complex
“The candidate's speech left the crowd visibly energized, transforming a quiet gathering into a passionate rally for social change.”
Usage
Typically follows a linking verb or describes a person's state; derived from the past participle of 'energize'.
Real-World Examples
“He has energized people with his anti-establishment, populist political vision, and a no-holds-barred delivery.” “Still, here he is on his home ground, ready to go again, smiling, excited and energised by his comeback.” - Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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