Energetic vs Enthusiastic - What's the difference?
energetic | enthusiastic |
Possessing, exerting, or displaying energy.
Of or relating to energy.
With zealous fervor; excited, motivated.
As adjectives the difference between enthusiastic and energetic
is that enthusiastic is with zealous fervor; excited, motivated while energetic is possessing, exerting, or displaying energy.energetic
English
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
* energeticallyenthusiastic
English
(enthusiasm)Alternative forms
* (l) (obsolete)Adjective
(en adjective)- A young man of a visionary and enthusiastic character. — W. Irving.
- an enthusiastic lover of art