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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

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.

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.