Electrified

B2 8+

Pronunciation: /ɪˈlɛktrəˌfaɪd/

Definitions of electrified

verb to charge with electricity or give an electric shock

Example Sentences

A1 The electrician electrified the wires to power the house.

A2 The scientist electrified the water to conduct an experiment.

B1 The rock band electrified the crowd with their energetic performance.

B2 The new technology has electrified the industry, revolutionizing how things are done.

C1 The politician's speech electrified the audience, leaving them inspired and motivated.

C2 The artist's performance was so electrifying that it left the entire audience in awe.

adjective charged with electricity; thrilling or exciting

Example Sentences

A1 The children were electrified with excitement when they saw the magician perform.

A2 The electrified fence kept the animals safely inside the zoo.

B1 The electrified wires buzzed with energy as the power surged through them.

B2 The electrified atmosphere at the concert made the crowd feel alive and energized.

C1 The electrified rail system in the city provided fast and efficient transportation for commuters.

C2 The electrified atmosphere in the courtroom crackled with tension as the verdict was about to be announced.

Examples of electrified in a Sentence

formal The new train system is fully electrified, reducing carbon emissions.

informal I was so electrified when I found out I got the job!

slang The concert was so amazing, I was completely electrified the whole time.

figurative Her electrified presence lit up the room as soon as she walked in.

Grammatical Forms of electrified

past tense

electrified

plural

electrified

comparative

more electrified

superlative

most electrified

present tense

electrify

future tense

will electrify

perfect tense

have electrified

continuous tense

is electrifying

singular

electrified

positive degree

electrified

infinitive

to electrify

gerund

electrifying

participle

electrifying

Origin and Evolution of electrified

First Known Use: 1600 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'electrified' originates from the Latin word 'electrum', meaning amber, which was known to produce static electricity when rubbed.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe the process of charging objects with static electricity, 'electrified' has evolved to also mean the process of providing electricity to areas or objects through a power source.