Antonyms of adj sedentary

1 sense of sedentary

Sense 1
sedentary -- (requiring sitting or little activity; "forced by illness to lead a sedentary life")

INDIRECT (VIA inactive) -> active -- (characterized by energetic activity; "an active toddler"; "active as a gazelle"; "an active man is a man of action")

Similarity of adj sedentary

1 sense of sedentary

Sense 1
sedentary -- (requiring sitting or little activity; "forced by illness to lead a sedentary life")
       => inactive (vs. active) -- (not active physically or mentally; "illness forced him to live an inactive life"; "dreamy and inactive by nature")