Energized
ˈɛnərˌdʒaɪzd
Definitions
2 meaningsTo give energy and enthusiasm to; to stimulate or invigorate.
ˈɛnərˌdʒaɪzd
To give energy to someone or something.
The motivational speech energized the crowd.
💡 Simply: Imagine you’re feeling sleepy and tired, like you can barely keep your eyes open. But then, you drink a super-powered smoothie, and suddenly you're ready to jump around and play. That’s being energized! It's like getting a boost of energy.
👶 For kids: When you feel full of energy and ready to play, you are energized!
More Examples
A good night's sleep can energize you for the next day.
The project's success energized the team to work harder.
How It's Used
"The new CEO's initiatives energized the company's employees."
"Exercise energizes the body and mind."
Filled with or having energy; invigorated or stimulated.
ˈɛnərˌdʒaɪzd
Filled with energy and enthusiasm.
The volunteers were energized by the positive results of the project.
💡 Simply: Imagine you just got a fantastic surprise! You're bouncing off the walls with excitement and ready to do anything. That’s being energized! It’s like you’re supercharged and full of pep.
👶 For kids: When you feel like you have lots of energy and want to run and play, you are energized!
More Examples
She felt energized after a long nap.
The audience was energized by the band's performance.
How It's Used
"After a brisk walk, she felt energized."
"The energized athlete ran the final leg of the race."
From "energy" + "-ized," with "energy" coming from the Greek "energeia" meaning "activity, operation." The suffix "-ize" indicates to make something have a quality or act in a certain way.
The term 'energized' began to be used in the late 19th century to describe someone full of energy or as a verb to describe the act of providing energy.
Memory tip
Think of a battery being recharged - you are 'energized' when you feel recharged and ready to go!
Word Origin
"activity, operation"