Synonyms for active

Some common synonyms of active are: active [a.] 1. Operative, operant, influential, efficient, effective, effectual, efficacious, living, vigorous, in action, in operation, in actual process, in force, in vitality, valid. 2. Busy, diligent, assiduous, industrious, indefatigable, unremitting, laborious, sedulous, notable, at work, hard at work, diligently employed, busily engaged. 3. Alert, nimble, agile, supple, brisk, dapper, stirring, smart, quick, prompt, ready, lively, sprightly, spirited. See spry} 4. Enterprising, energetic, strong, efficient, in earnest, vigorous, full of life, animated, ebullient, fervent. 5. Drastic (as medicine), powerful, potent, effective, efficacious. 6. (Gram.) Transitive.