Another word for active
ADJ
In action or full operation
Disposed to action
See also:Possessing, exerting, or displaying energy
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Another word for active
MOD
Engaged in or capable of action
- in high gear
- going full blast
- ticking
- hopping
- on-the-move
- on the go
- at-it
- up and around
- up and about
- at work
- in play
- restless
- volatile
- activated
- in a state of action
- progressive
- in-progress
- in process
- existing
- going-on
- ongoing
- impelling
- serviceable
- efficacious
- powerful
- productive
- effectual
- effective
- practicing
- engaged
- participating
- actual
- current
- in-operation
- humming
- stirring
- astir
- rushing
- bustling
- busy
- mobile
- running
- dynamic
- alive
- live
- in-force
- operating
- in-action
- in-effect
- operative
- going
- moving
- working
- acting
- functioning
Notable for activity
- turned on (to)
- charged up
- pumped-up
- hot
- full of pizazz
- on the stick
- on-the-job
- up-and-coming
- rarin' to go
- with plenty of go
- on-one-s-toes
- on-the-ball
- full of pep
- zippy
- peppy
- snappy
- chipper
- frenzied
- frenetic
- hectic
- hyper
- hyperactive
- overactive
- high-spirited
- daring
- bold
- dashing
- zealous
- eager
- activist
- enterprising
- assiduous
- hard-working
- diligent
- unwearied
- determined
- forcible
- intense
- forceful
- aggressive
- pushing
- resolute
- purposeful
- unfaltering
- ardent
- enthusiastic
- persevering
- industrious
- bustling
- strenuous
- vigorous
- kinetic
- vibrant
- enlivened
- full of life
- vital
- spirited
- animated
- wide-awake
- keen
- sharp
- ready
- alive
- alert
- sprightly
- frisky
- fresh
- dexterous
- rapid
- spry
- nimble
- quick
- agile
- dynamic
- brisk
- eventful
- busy
- lively
- energetic
Synonym Study
- Brisk implies liveliness and vigor of motion a brisk walk
- Strenuous is applied to things that make trying demands on one's strength or energy strenuous exercise
- Vigorous implies forcefulness, robustness, and strength as an inherent quality a vigorous plant
- Energetic suggests a concentrated exertion of energy or effort an energetic workout
- an active market
- Active implies a state of motion, operation, etc. ranging from cases of normal functioning to instances of quickened activity he's still active at eighty
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