energy
noun
[ ˈɛnədʒi ]
• the strength and vitality required for sustained physical or mental activity.
• "changes in the levels of vitamins can affect energy and well-being"
Similar:
vitality,
vigour,
life,
liveliness,
animation,
vivacity,
spirit,
spiritedness,
fire,
passion,
ardour,
zeal,
verve,
enthusiasm,
zest,
vibrancy,
spark,
sparkle,
effervescence,
exuberance,
buoyancy,
perkiness,
sprightliness,
strength,
stamina,
forcefulness,
power,
might,
potency,
dynamism,
drive,
push,
zip,
zing,
pep,
pizzazz,
punch,
bounce,
fizz,
oomph,
go,
get-up-and-go,
vim and vigour,
feistiness,
• power derived from the utilization of physical or chemical resources, especially to provide light and heat or to work machines.
• "nuclear energy"
• the property of matter and radiation which is manifest as a capacity to perform work (such as causing motion or the interaction of molecules).
• "a collision in which no energy is transferred"
Origin:
mid 16th century (denoting force or vigour of expression): from French énergie, or via late Latin from Greek energeia, from en- ‘in, within’ + ergon ‘work’.
