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energetically

C2
adverb

Pronunciation

UK

  • /ˌɛnədʒˈɛtɪkli/

US

  • /ˌɛnərˈdʒɛtɪkli/

Description

Imagine a puppy greeting its owner after a long day. It does not just walk over; it bounds and wiggles energetically! To do something energetically means to do it with a lot of energy, effort, and excitement. It is not just about doing the task itself, but about doing it in a lively, active way. You might clap along to a favorite song energetically or sprint energetically toward the finish line. Whether it is a lively dance or a strong debate, acting energetically adds life and movement to what you do.

Examples

  1. 1

    Farewell gesture

    The children waved energetically as the train left the station.

  2. 2

    Household chores

    She attacked the pile of laundry energetically and finished it before lunch.

  3. 3

    Team motivation

    The coach spoke energetically to lift the team's mood before the game.

  4. 4

    Meeting debate

    During the meeting, he argued energetically for a later deadline.

    • Pattern

      argue for + idea

      say strongly that it is a good idea

  5. 5

    Public campaign

    Local residents campaigned energetically against the factory expansion.

    • Pattern

      campaign against + plan

      work publicly to stop it

  6. 6

    Political denial

    The minister energetically denied any involvement in the deal.

    • Pattern

      deny + claim energetically

      reject it very strongly

Forms and spellings

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Main spelling

  • energeticallyadverb