Meaning & use
electric
Powered by, producing, or relating to electricity, or, figuratively, thrillingly tense and exciting.
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They replaced the old furnace with an electric heating system last winter.
The atmosphere in the stadium was electric as the final seconds ticked away.
A note on using this word
The figurative sense describes an atmosphere charged with excitement or tension, distinct from the literal meaning tied to electrical power.
Words with a similar meaning
electrifiedcharged
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