Finesentence logo

Electrified: meaning, definitions and examples

⚡
Add to dictionary

electrified

 

[ ɪˈlɛk.trə.faɪd ]

Adjective / Verb
Context #1 | Adjective

state of excitement

Electrified refers to a state of being filled with excitement or exhilaration. It can also describe something that has been charged with electricity or becomes electrically charged, often causing a feeling of intense energy.

Synonyms

charged, energized, excited, thrilled

Examples of usage

  • She felt electrified by the news of her promotion.
  • The crowd was electrified during the performance.
  • His electrified reaction was contagious, sparking enthusiasm in everyone.
  • The atmosphere was electrified with anticipation before the game.
Context #2 | Verb

charge with electricity

When something is electrified, it means that it has been charged with electricity. This can refer to objects that are made to carry electrical current, causing them to exhibit properties such as conductivity.

Synonyms

charged, energized, powered

Examples of usage

  • The technician electrified the wires to ensure proper functioning.
  • Be careful around the electrified fence.
  • The device was designed to electrify objects quickly.
  • The storm electrified the atmosphere, causing lightning.

Translations

Translations of the word "electrified" in other languages:

🇵🇹 eletrificado

🇮🇳 विद्युत् प्रवाहित

🇩🇪 elektrifiziert

🇮🇩 teraliri listrik

🇺🇦 електрифікований

🇵🇱 elektryfikowany

🇯🇵 電化された

🇫🇷 électrifié

🇪🇸 electrificado

🇹🇷 elektrifikasyon yapılmış

🇰🇷 전기화된

🇸🇦 مكهرب

🇨🇿 elektrifikovaný

🇸🇰 elektrifikovaný

🇨🇳 电气化的

🇸🇮 elektrificiran

🇮🇸 rafmagnsfullur

🇰🇿 электрленген

🇬🇪 ელექტრიფიცირებული

🇦🇿 elektrikləşdirilmiş

🇲🇽 electrificado

Etymology

The word 'electrified' comes from the term 'electric', which is derived from the New Latin word 'electricus', meaning 'amber-like'. This term was first coined in the 17th century when scientists discovered that rubbing amber with fur would produce static electricity. The Greek word 'ēlektron', meaning amber, became associated with this phenomenon. Over time, 'electric' evolved into a broader application to describe anything related to electricity. The addition of the '-fied' suffix denotes a state or action, thus 'electrified' refers to the process of becoming electrically charged or the excitement related to electricity. The use of 'electrified' in a metaphorical sense, to describe feelings of exhilaration, began emerging in the 19th century, paralleling the rise of electrical technology and its impact on society.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #17,536, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.