If you say that someone or something has dynamism, you are expressing approval of the fact that they are full of energy or full of new and exciting ideas.
[approval]
...a situation that calls for dynamism and new thinking.
Synonyms: energy, go [informal], drive, push [informal] More Synonyms of dynamism
2. uncountable noun
If you refer to the dynamism of a situation or system, you are referring to the fact that it is changing in an exciting and dramatic way.
[approval]
Such changes are indicators of economic dynamism.
dynamism in British English
(ˈdaɪnəˌmɪzəm)
noun
1. philosophy
any of several theories that attempt to explain phenomena in terms of an immanent force or energy
Compare mechanism (sense 5), vitalism
2.
the forcefulness of an energetic personality
Derived forms
dynamist (ˈdynamist)
noun
dynamistic (ˌdynaˈmistic)
adjective
dynamism in American English
(ˈdaɪnəˌmɪzəm)
noun
1.
the theory that force or energy, rather than mass or motion, is the basic principle of all phenomena
2.
the quality of being energetic, vigorous, etc.
Derived forms
dynamistic (ˌdynaˈmistic) (ˌdaɪnəˈmɪstɪk)
adjective
Word origin
dynamo- + -ism
Examples of 'dynamism' in a sentence
dynamism
He does not look happy at times, he needs more energy and dynamism in his game.
The Sun (2016)
The dynamism and energy of youth or the understanding and wisdom of maturity?
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
Meanwhile the collapse in productivity points to a worrying lack of dynamism in the economy.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
There is also a question of economic dynamism.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
He has tightened the defence and now has to bring more dynamism to midfield and finishing to the attack.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
The energy and dynamism were unbelievable.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
He is a player that has a great dynamism, great technical quality.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
It's all about a new economic dynamism.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
America could be on the brink of an era of economic dynamism, creativity and energy independence.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
Nor does it do much to raise competitiveness: producing less for lower pay is not a model of economic dynamism.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
The character's asides disrupt the flow of the action; his reminiscing monologues lack dynamism.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
Questions persist about back-row balance, and there is certainly a lack of dynamism.
Times, Sunday Times (2015)
This busy counterpoint of ancient and modern gives a strong sense of energy and dynamism to the Square Mile.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
In other languages
dynamism
British English: dynamism NOUN
If you say that someone or something has dynamism, you are expressing approval of the fact that they are full of energy or full of new and exciting ideas.
...a situation that calls for dynamism and new thinking.
American English: dynamism
Brazilian Portuguese: dinamismo
Chinese: 活力
European Spanish: dinamismo
French: dynamisme
German: Dynamismus
Italian: dinamismo
Japanese: 活力があること
Korean: 패기
European Portuguese: dinamismo
Latin American Spanish: dinamismo
(noun)
Definition
great energy or enthusiasm
a situation that calls for dynamism and new thinking
Synonyms
energy
At 65 years old, her energy is wonderful.
go (informal)
Considering her age, she still has a lot of go in her.
drive
He is best remembered for his drive and enthusiasm.
push (informal)
He lacked the push to succeed in his chosen vocation.
initiative
He was disappointed by her lack of initiative.
enterprise
His trouble is that he lacks enterprise.
pep
They need something to put the pep back in their lives.
zip (informal)
He gave the choreography his usual class and zip.
vigour
He lacks the vigour of a normal, healthy teenager.
He played with great vigour.
zap (slang)
welly (slang)
get-up-and-go (informal)
She's got more get-up-and-go than anyone I know.
brio
The performance was full of brio.
liveliness
Some may enjoy the liveliness of such a restaurant.
forcefulness
Additional synonyms
in the sense of brio
The performance was full of brio.
Synonyms
energy,
spirit,
enthusiasm,
dash,
pep,
zip (informal),
animation,
vigour,
verve,
zest,
panache,
gusto,
get-up-and-go (informal),
élan,
vivacity,
liveliness,
welly (slang)
in the sense of drive
Definition
energy, ambition, or initiative
He is best remembered for his drive and enthusiasm.