— energetically , adv.
/en'euhr jet"ik/ , adj.
1. possessing or exhibiting energy, esp. in abundance; vigorous: an energetic leader.
2. powerful in action or effect; effective: to take energetic measures against crime.
Also, energetical .
[ 1645-55; energetikós, equiv. to energe- ( en- EN- 2 + erge-, var. s. of ergeîn to be active; see ENERGY) + -tikos -TIC ]
Syn. 1. See active. 2. effectual, strong, potent.