Antonyms of adj apathetic

2 senses of apathetic

Sense 1
apathetic -- (showing little or no emotion or animation; "a woman who became active rather than apathetic as she grew older")

INDIRECT (VIA spiritless) -> spirited -- (displaying animation, vigor, or liveliness)

Sense 2
apathetic, indifferent -- (marked by a lack of interest; "an apathetic audience"; "the universe is neither hostile nor friendly; it is simply indifferent")

INDIRECT (VIA uninterested) -> interested -- (having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern; "an interested audience"; "interested in sports"; "was interested to hear about her family"; "interested in knowing who was on the telephone"; "interested spectators")

Similarity of adj apathetic

2 senses of apathetic

Sense 1
apathetic -- (showing little or no emotion or animation; "a woman who became active rather than apathetic as she grew older")
       => spiritless (vs. spirited) -- (lacking ardor or vigor or energy; "a spiritless reply to criticism")

Sense 2
apathetic, indifferent -- (marked by a lack of interest; "an apathetic audience"; "the universe is neither hostile nor friendly; it is simply indifferent")
       => uninterested (vs. interested) -- (not having or showing interest; "an uninterested spectator")