Word
energizing
Phoneticsen·er·giz·ing, stress on the first syllable
/ˈɛnɝˌdʒaɪzɪŋ/
UK spelling · energising
Definition
adj. giving you more energy and making you feel active and ready to do things.
adj. producing increased vitality, alertness, or enthusiasm.
Examples
“I find a short morning walk energizing.”
“A short swim in cold water feels energizing before a long day of meetings.”
“The debate was unexpectedly energizing, leaving participants with sharper arguments and renewed interest in local politics.”
Examples
simple
“I find a short morning walk energizing.”
contextual
“A short swim in cold water feels energizing before a long day of meetings.”
complex
“The debate was unexpectedly energizing, leaving participants with sharper arguments and renewed interest in local politics.”
Usage
Often placed before a noun or after a linking verb such as feel, find, or seem.
Pitfall
I feel energizing after coffee
I feel energized after coffee
Energizing describes what gives energy; energized describes the person who receives it.
Real-World Examples
“Now there are two: Brazil heads into a runoff after a first round that failed to fully energize voters, setting the stage for a more polarized contest that Washington is watching very closely.” “Sharing good news may feel energizing to a supervisor, but employees can also feel pressure to respond with the "right" level of interest and enthusiasm.” “It felt almost like the night before a school festival—surprisingly fun and energizing.” “By framing this as a war, he riles up the public, energizes his base and ignites patriotic fervour.” Word family
VERB
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
Related words
- 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
- Updated
- アルファベット
- 読み方の一覧 →
QR code
englishreference.com/q/energizing