Electrifying: meaning, definitions and examples

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electrifying

 

[ ɪˈlɛktrɪfaɪɪŋ ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

describing an event or experience

Causing great excitement or emotion; thrilling.

Synonyms

dynamic, exciting, exhilarating, stimulating, thrilling.

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Word Description / Examples
electrifying

Best used to describe something extremely exciting or thrilling, often causing people to feel a sudden rush of excitement or energy.

  • The band's performance was electrifying and had the crowd cheering for hours.
  • Her electrifying speech inspired everyone in the room.
exciting

Best used to describe something that causes great interest or enthusiasm, often used in a general sense.

  • It's exciting to start a new job.
  • The movie was so exciting that I couldn't look away.
thrilling

Best used to describe something that provides a sense of excitement and suspense, often used in contexts involving adventure or high stakes.

  • The cat-and-mouse chase in the movie was thrilling.
  • She found the experience of riding a motorcycle to be absolutely thrilling.
exhilarating

Best used to describe something that makes one feel very happy, animated, or elated, often associated with thrilling or adventurous experiences.

  • Skydiving is an exhilarating experience that everyone should try once.
  • The roller-coaster ride was absolutely exhilarating.
stimulating

Best used to describe something that arouses interest, enthusiasm, or excitement, often used in contexts involving intellectual or sensory engagement.

  • The lecture was highly stimulating and prompted a lot of questions.
  • This book provides a stimulating read for anyone interested in history.
dynamic

Best used to describe something full of energy, change, or activity, often used in reference to people, performances, or systems.

  • He is a dynamic leader who can adapt to any situation.
  • The company's dynamic approach to marketing has significantly increased their sales.

Examples of usage

  • The electrifying performance of the band left the audience cheering for more.
  • Her electrifying presence on stage captivated everyone in the room.
  • The electrifying atmosphere at the concert was palpable.
  • The movie had an electrifying effect on the viewers.
  • The electrifying news spread like wildfire.

Translations

Translations of the word "electrifying" in other languages:

🇵🇹 eletrizante

🇮🇳 रोमांचक

🇩🇪 elektrisierend

🇮🇩 menggetarkan

🇺🇦 електризуючий

🇵🇱 elektryzujący

🇯🇵 電撃的な (でんげきてきな)

🇫🇷 électrisant

🇪🇸 electrizante

🇹🇷 elektriklenme

🇰🇷 전기를 띤

🇸🇦 مثير

🇨🇿 elektrizující

🇸🇰 elektrizujúci

🇨🇳 令人兴奋的 (lìng rén xīngfèn de)

🇸🇮 elektrizirajoč

🇮🇸 rafmagnað

🇰🇿 электрлендіруші

🇬🇪 ელექტრიზებული

🇦🇿 elektrikləndirici

🇲🇽 electrizante

Etymology

The word 'electrifying' originated from the verb 'electrify', which comes from the Latin word 'electrum' meaning 'amber'. In ancient times, it was observed that when amber was rubbed with fur, it attracted lightweight objects. This phenomenon was later understood as static electricity. The adjective 'electrifying' evolved to describe something that produces a similar effect of excitement or thrill, as if being charged with electricity.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #28,699, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.