dynamism
noun
dy·na·mism ˈdī-nə-ˌmi-zəm 
1
a
philosophy : a theory that all phenomena (such as matter or motion) can be explained as manifestations of force (see force entry 1 sense 4) compare mechanism
b
: dynamics sense 2
population dynamism
2
: a dynamic (see dynamic entry 1 sense 1) or expansionist quality
the dynamism of a natural leader
dynamist
ˈdī-nə-mist
noun dynamistic
ˌdī-nə-ˈmi-stik
adjective 
Synonyms
- beans
- bounce
- brio
- dash
- drive
- energy
- esprit
- gas
- get-up-and-go
- ginger
- go
- gusto
- hardihood
- juice
- life
- moxie
- oomph
- pep
- punch
- sap
- snap
- starch
- verve
- vigor
- vim
- vinegar
- vitality
- zing
- zip
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Example Sentences
He has the dynamism of a natural leader. voters were attracted to the young challenger's dynamism, charisma, and progressive ideas
Recent Examples on the Web The TikTok account reflects the dynamism that’s brought this campaign a level of success not seen in the history of the U.S. labor movement, according to John Logan, a professor of labor history at San Francisco State University. 
Jo Constantz, Fortune, 1 Sep. 2022 He is fixated on sequencing, and on maintaining a dynamism of tone and pace even when working with familiar instrumentation. Paul Thompson, Rolling Stone, 19 Aug. 2022 High-profile wargames in Southeast Asia featuring the two global rivals are a stark reminder of how military tensions increasingly cloud a region known primarily for its economic dynamism. James T. Areddy, WSJ, 13 Aug. 2022 As Stephen Curry sits with a foot injury and Klay Thompson attempts to regain his two-way dynamism after a 2½-year layoff, Wiggins looks like the player who was once a scapegoat for the Timberwolves’ dysfunction. Connor Letourneau, San Francisco Chronicle, 31 Mar. 2022 But the crypto industry’s loss is a potential gain for other employers in a range of industries that can benefit from the dynamism, autonomy, and analytical thinking skills that crypto natives tend to have in spades. Maxim Galash, Fortune, 22 Aug. 2022 The latest challenge raises the question of whether that dynamism, a welcome development after a sluggish decade following the financial crisis of 2008, can be sustained. New York Times, 26 July 2022 These people might be world travelers or adventure seekers, imbued with dynamism, wanderlust, and energy. Alesandra Dubin, Woman's Day, 15 July 2022 The Swiss international possesses dynamism, technique and can go box-to-box, something the club have lacked since Vidal left in 2015. Emmet Gates, Forbes, 31 Jan. 2022 See More
Jo Constantz, Fortune, 1 Sep. 2022 He is fixated on sequencing, and on maintaining a dynamism of tone and pace even when working with familiar instrumentation. Paul Thompson, Rolling Stone, 19 Aug. 2022 High-profile wargames in Southeast Asia featuring the two global rivals are a stark reminder of how military tensions increasingly cloud a region known primarily for its economic dynamism. James T. Areddy, WSJ, 13 Aug. 2022 As Stephen Curry sits with a foot injury and Klay Thompson attempts to regain his two-way dynamism after a 2½-year layoff, Wiggins looks like the player who was once a scapegoat for the Timberwolves’ dysfunction. Connor Letourneau, San Francisco Chronicle, 31 Mar. 2022 But the crypto industry’s loss is a potential gain for other employers in a range of industries that can benefit from the dynamism, autonomy, and analytical thinking skills that crypto natives tend to have in spades. Maxim Galash, Fortune, 22 Aug. 2022 The latest challenge raises the question of whether that dynamism, a welcome development after a sluggish decade following the financial crisis of 2008, can be sustained. New York Times, 26 July 2022 These people might be world travelers or adventure seekers, imbued with dynamism, wanderlust, and energy. Alesandra Dubin, Woman's Day, 15 July 2022 The Swiss international possesses dynamism, technique and can go box-to-box, something the club have lacked since Vidal left in 2015. Emmet Gates, Forbes, 31 Jan. 2022 See More Word History
Etymology
borrowed from French dynamisme, from dynamique dynamic entry 1 + -isme -ism
First Known Use
circa 1857, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
dynamism
noun
as in vigor
active strength of body or mind voters were attracted to the young challenger's dynamism, charisma, and progressive ideas Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- vigor
- energy
- vitality
- life
- strength
- spirit
- juice
- stamina
- gas
- verve
- zeal
- power
- esprit
- pep
- brio
- oomph
- gusto
- drive
- dash
- zing
- bounce
- muscle
- vibrancy
- vim
- hardihood
- moxie
- vivacity
- punch
- liveliness
- passion
- zip
- vinegar
- vivaciousness
- beans
- starch
- ginger
- vibrance
- sap
- élan
- spiritedness
- get-up-and-go
- briskness
- soundness
- jauntiness
- go
- fervor
- spunkiness
- animation
- sprightliness
- spunk
- potency
- fitness
- fire
- snappiness
- snap
- virility
- sturdiness
- animal spirits
- ardor
- health
- hardiness
- puissance
- brawniness
- might
- main
- mettle
- metal
- healthiness
- huskiness
- wellness
- verdure
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- sluggishness
- lethargy
- listlessness
- softness
- laziness
- tenderness
- indolence
- weakness
- torpidity
- powerlessness
- impotence
- feebleness
- delicacy
- frailty
- exhaustion
- debility
- enfeeblement
- infirmity
- debilitation
- impotency
- faintness
- slightness
- disablement
- inanition
- frailness
- enervation
- puniness
- prostration