Synonyms of active
61 similar words · 23 opposite words
Another word for active is dynamic. Other synonyms of active are youthful, vigorous, hearty, merry and spry. The opposite of active is passive.
Synonyms and similar words for active
adjectiveHaving the power or quality of acting; causing change; communicating action or motion...
- actingTemporarily assuming the duties or authority of another person when they are unable to do their job.
adjectiveGiven to action; constantly engaged in action; energetic; diligent; busy.
adjectiveRequiring or implying action or exertion.
- operativeHaving the power of acting; hence, exerting force, physical or moral; active in the production of effects.
adjectiveEnjoying a role in anal sex in which he penetrates, rather than being penetrated by his partner.
adjectiveMore synonyms
- abuzzCharacterized by a high level of activity or gossip; in a buzz (“feeling or rush of energy or excitement”), buzzing.
- airy
- alive
- animateDynamic, energetic.
- animated
- brisk
- busy as a beeVery active; working constantly.
- buxom
- buzzingVery happy; full of joyful excitement.
- driven
- driving
- dynamicChanging; active; in motion.
- eager
- effervescentVivacious and enthusiastic.
- enthusiastic
- expeditious
- frisky
- gay
- genkiPlayful and hyperactive.
- glowing
- happy
- heartyEnergetic, active or eager.
- impetuous
- industriousHard-working and persistent.
- keen
- kineticRelating to active warfare or the use of lethal force.
- lively
- merryBrisk.
- mobile
- motivatedEnthusiastic, especially about striving toward a goal.
- moving
- peppyFull of pep; energetic, cheerful, and vigorous; bouncy.
- perky
- restive
- sassy
- snappy
- spiritedLively, vigorous, animated or courageous.
- sprightlyOf a person: full of life and vigour, especially with a light and springy step.
- spryHaving great power of leaping or running; nimble; active.
- vibrant
- vigorousPhysically strong and active.
- vivacious
- vivid
- wantonPlayful, sportive; merry or carefree.
- youthfulYoung or seeming young.
- zealousFull of zeal; ardent, fervent; exhibiting enthusiasm or strong passion, particularly in matters of religion.
- zestfulHaving a spirited love of life; ebullient, zesty.
- zippy informalEnergetic and lively.
- sprunt obsoleteActive; lively; vigorous.
Opposite of active
adjectiveHaving the power or quality of acting; causing change; communicating action or motion...
- passiveTaking no action.
adjectiveIn action; actually proceeding; working; in force.
adjectiveGiven to action; constantly engaged in action; energetic; diligent; busy.
adjectiveGiven to action rather than contemplation; practical; operative.
- theoreticalOf or relating to theory; abstract; not empirical.
- speculative
adjectiveImplying or producing rapid action.
adjectiveEnjoying a role in anal sex in which he penetrates, rather than being penetrated by his partner.
Meaning of active
- adjective Having the power or quality of acting; causing change; communicating action or motion; acting;—opposed to passive, that receives.
- adjective Quick in physical movement; of an agile and vigorous body; nimble.
- adjective In action; actually proceeding; working; in force.
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Questions about synonyms of active
- What is another word for active?
- Active has 61 synonyms on Word.ws, such as dynamic, youthful, vigorous, hearty, merry, spry, abuzz and sprightly.
- What is the opposite of active?
- The opposite of active is passive. Other antonyms of active are inactive, enervated and still.
- What does active mean?
- Active means having the power or quality of acting; causing change; communicating action or motion; acting;—opposed to passive, that receives.
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