Antonyms for energy


Grammar : Noun
Spell : en-er-jee
Phonetic Transcription : ˈɛn ər dʒi


Definition of energy

Origin :
  • 1590s, "force of expression," from Middle French énergie (16c.), from Late Latin energia, from Greek energeia "activity, operation," from energos "active, working," from en "at" (see en- (2)) + ergon "work, that which is wrought; business; action" (see urge (v.)).
  • Used by Aristotle with a sense of "force of expression;" broader meaning of "power" is first recorded in English 1660s. Scientific use is from 1807. Energy crisis first attested 1970.
  • noun person's spirit and vigor
  • noun generated power
Example sentences :
  • He had sat in the background, but he had found both money and energy.
  • Extract from : « Explorations in Australia » by John Forrest
  • He rose with the blow; all his energy, from wrist to instep, was in that lifting drive.
  • Extract from : « Way of the Lawless » by Max Brand
  • Then abruptly, the young man spoke with the energy of perfect faith in the woman.
  • Extract from : « Within the Law » by Marvin Dana
  • You have health and energy, and you have youth, which I haven't.
  • Extract from : « K » by Mary Roberts Rinehart
  • The Satanic energy of this outburst proclaims its author, Marlowe.
  • Extract from : « The Man Shakespeare » by Frank Harris
  • But after this brief display of energy the Spartans relapsed into their wonted torpor.
  • Extract from : « Stories from Thucydides » by H. L. Havell
  • And she walked around the room, brave in the return of her energy and her will.
  • Extract from : « The Dream » by Emile Zola
  • Few could imagine from his modest exterior the latent, fire and energy which burn in his bosom.
  • Extract from : « Ridgeway » by Scian Dubh
  • And this energy is utilized at one-half the normal engine speed.
  • Extract from : « Flying Machines » by W.J. Jackman and Thos. H. Russell
  • His energy and activity throughout the march is described as intense.
  • Extract from : « Camps, Quarters and Casual Places » by Archibald Forbes

Synonyms for energy

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