Energetically

Energetically
Energetic En`er*get"ic, Energetical En`er*get"ic*al, a. [Gr. ?, fr. ? to work, be active, fr. ? active. See {Energy}.] 1. Having energy or energies; possessing a capacity for vigorous action or for exerting force; active. ``A Being eternally energetic.'' --Grew. [1913 Webster]

2. Exhibiting energy; operating with force, vigor, and effect; forcible; powerful; efficacious; as, energetic measures; energetic laws.

Syn: Forcible; powerful; efficacious; potent; vigorous; effective; strenuous. -- {En`er*get"ic*al*ly}, adv. -- {En`er*get"ic*al*ness}, n. [1913 Webster]


The Collaborative International Dictionary of English. 2000.

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