English Reference
Adjective

energized

adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate US /ˈɛnɝˌdʒaɪzd/ en·er·gized UK spelling energised

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'.


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'.

He has energized people with his anti-establishment, populist political vision, and a no-holds-barred delivery.

The Guardian· 28 Aug 2026

Still, here he is on his home ground, ready to go again, smiling, excited and energised by his comeback.

BBC News· 18 Aug 2026
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Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency Occasional
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