energy

Definitions

1. noun

   The force that drives movement and activity.

   Examples

   • Old thinkers debated the energy that started the world moving.
   • Some cultures believe an unseen energy gives life to all things.
2. noun

   The strength to do things.

   Examples

   • She has so much energy in the morning.
   • Long hours left her without the energy to start again.
   ≈pep≈vigor≈vim≈vitality
3. noun

   In science, the ability to do work, measured in joules.

   Examples

   • The battery stores enough energy to power the device for a day.
   • Engineers measure energy in joules or kilowatt hours.
4. noun

   A feeling or mood in a person, place or group.

   Examples

   • Some people believe good energy can be shared between people.
   • The room had a calm, friendly energy.
5. noun

   In philosophy, the outward action by which a being shows itself.

   Examples

   • Theologians describe the divine energy as different from the divine essence.
   • The saint's energy was felt in every kind act.
6. noun

   In games, points that let a player take actions or cast spells.

   Examples

   • Casting the spell costs ten energy.
   • Her character slowly gets energy back over time.
   ≈action points
7. noun

   In slang, the overall vibe someone or something gives.

   Examples

   • She has main character energy.
   • That new idea gives the same energy as a big company trying to look cool.