Energetic vs Resolute - What's the difference?
energetic | resolute |
Possessing, exerting, or displaying energy.
Of or relating to energy.
Firm, unyielding, determined.
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(obsolete) Convinced; satisfied; sure.
As adjectives the difference between energetic and resolute
is that energetic is possessing, exerting, or displaying energy while resolute is firm, unyielding, determined.energetic
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Alternative forms
* energetick (obsolete)Adjective
(en adjective)- Cosmic rays are energetic particles from outer space.
- Those kids are so energetic : they want to run around playing all day.
- energetic laws
Usage notes
* Nouns to which "energetic" is often applied: person, man, woman, child, life, material, particle, ion, healing, anatomy, etc. * Where non-English languages use an adjective analogous to "energetic", English often uses "energy" attributively: "energy efficiency" is much more common than "energetic efficiency".Derived terms
* energeticallyresolute
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Adjective
(en adjective)- She was resolute in her determination to resist his romantic advances.
- He was resolute in his decision to stay.
- Edward is at hand, / Ready to fight; therefore be resolute .
- If the Coward Bumble Bee / In his chimney corner stay, / I, must resoluter be!
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