Electric (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Affected by emotion as if by electricity; thrilling; "gave an electric reading of the play"; "the new leader had a galvanic effect on morale".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The crowd was electric with anticipation as the rock star took the stage.
- Her electric smile lit up the entire room and captivated everyone's attention.
- The movie's electric finale left the audience gasping in shock.
- The air was electric with tension as the two teams faced off in the championship game.
- The politician's electric oratory skills won over the hearts and minds of the crowd.
Synonyms
Meaning 2
(of a situation) exceptionally tense; "an atmosphere electric with suspicion".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Related Words
Meaning 3
Using or providing or producing or transmitting or operated by electricity; "electric current"; "electric wiring"; "electrical appliances"; "an electrical storm".
Classification
Relational adjectives (pertainyms).
Examples
- The electric kettle whistled loudly as the water reached its boiling point.
- The city's electric grid was severely damaged during the hurricane.
- She was fascinated by the electric blue color of the butterfly's wings.
- The electric guitar was plugged into a powerful amplifier on stage.
- The electric train zoomed past the station, its lights flashing rapidly.