{ En`er*get"ic (?), 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.

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.