# energized

/ˈɛnɝˌdʒaɪzd/ (US) · CEFR B2 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/energized
Updated: 2026-05-09

## Definition

feeling full of energy, excitement, and ready to do something.

For teachers: 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.

## Usage notes

- Typically follows a linking verb or describes a person's state; derived from the past participle of 'energize'.

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