Energetic and Lethargic

Energetic

Energetic adjective - Having active strength of body or mind.
Usage example: a lifelong fitness fanatic, he remained energetic well into his 80s

Lethargic is an antonym for energetic in topics: lively, forceful.

Nearby Words: energy, energise, energetically, energetics, energetical

Lethargic

Lethargic adjective - Slow to move or act.
Usage example: a big meal always makes me feel lethargic and sleepy

Energetic is an antonym for lethargic in topics: sluggish, lazy.

Nearby Word: lethargy

Both words in one sentence

  • Mako is typically coolheaded at her most energetic and lethargic and lazy at worst.
  • Manga / Chobits Red Oni, Blue Oni: Sumomo and Kotoko definitely have this going on; the former is pink and cheery and energetic while the later is blue, snarky and more lethargic.
  • Franchise / Noob The Lancer: Jerkass bigot Omega Zell, then smart, lucid and lethargic Ivy for Noob to the more nuanced Arthéon and stupid, childish, energetic Sparadrap respectively.
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