{ } a. [ Gr. &unr_;, fr. &unr_; to work, be active, fr. &unr_; active. See Energy. ] 1. Having energy or energies; possessing a capacity for vigorous action or for exerting force; active. “A Being eternally energetic.” Grew. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. Exhibiting energy; operating with force, vigor, and effect; forcible; powerful; efficacious; as, energetic measures; energetic laws.
[わく, waku](v5k, vi) (1) (esp. 沸く) to grow hot (of water, etc.); to boil; (2) to be in a state of excitement; to get excited; to take place energetically; (P)[Add to Longdo]