enervated
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈɛn.ər.veɪ.tɪd/
KK: /ˈɛnərˌveɪtɪd/
adjective
Definition
Feeling weak or tired, lacking energy or strength.
Example
After the long hike, I felt completely enervated and needed to rest.
Conversation
I felt so enervated after that long hike yesterday.
Yeah, it really took a lot out of us, didn’t it?
I guess we underestimated how tough it would be.
Definitely! Next time, we should pace ourselves better.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
weary
exhausted
fatigued
Antonyms
energized
invigorated
strengthened
verb
Definition
To make someone feel weak or tired; to drain energy or vitality.
Example
After the long hike, I felt completely enervated and needed to rest.
Tense Forms
Past: enervated
Past Participle: enervated
Conversation
I felt so enervated after that long hike yesterday.
I know what you mean; it was exhausting!
I didn't expect it to be that tiring, honestly.
Root Explanation
Enervated → It is formed from "e-" (meaning out of or from) and "nervus" (meaning nerve or strength). The word describes a state of being drained of energy or vitality, as if one has been deprived of their strength.
Memory Tip
Think of being 'drained of strength' — 'e-' means out of, and 'nervus' relates to nerve or strength, helping you remember that enervated means lacking energy.
Visually Confused Words
unenervated
denervate
nervate
venerate
generate
enterate
elevated
unvenerated