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energico

energetic

adjective eh-NER-jee-koh Rare

Origin: Greek energetikos (active)

Also means

vigorous

Usage Note

Energico stresses the antepenultimate syllable: eh-NER-jee-koh. Masculine plural is energici, feminine energica / energiche. It describes a person, gesture, or action full of energy and decisiveness. It is slightly stronger than vivace (lively) — implying force and drive rather than mere liveliness.

Examples

"È un bambino molto energico e curioso."

Natural Translation

He is a very energetic and curious child.

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