Electrifying: meaning, definitions and examples
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electrifying
[ ɪˈlɛktrɪfaɪɪŋ ]
describing an event or experience
Causing great excitement or emotion; thrilling.
Synonyms
dynamic, exciting, exhilarating, stimulating, thrilling
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
Word origin
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.