Energised

/ˈɛnərdʒaɪzd/ adjective, verb (past tense)

Definition

Filled with or showing energy and enthusiasm; made vigorous or active (British spelling, American 'energized').

Etymology

Past tense and past participle of energise (British), following regular verb conjugation with -ed suffix. The spelling preserves the British convention established in the root form.

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