Electrifying

Pronunciation: /ɪˈlɛktrəˌfaɪɪŋ/

Definitions of electrifying

adjective causing great excitement or enthusiasm; thrilling

Example Sentences

A1 The concert was electrifying.

A2 The electrifying atmosphere at the party made everyone dance.

B1 The electrifying performance by the band left the audience in awe.

B2 The electrifying energy of the crowd at the stadium was contagious.

C1 The electrifying intensity of the play kept the audience on the edge of their seats.

C2 The electrifying talent of the young musician was evident in every note she played.

Examples of electrifying in a Sentence

formal The concert was an electrifying experience that left the audience in awe.

informal The party last night was so electrifying, everyone was dancing non-stop.

slang The new action movie is absolutely electrifying, you have to see it!

figurative Her speech was so powerful and electrifying that it inspired everyone in the room.

Grammatical Forms of electrifying

• past tense: electrified
• plural: electrifyings
• comparative: more electrifying
• superlative: most electrifying
• present tense: electrifies
• future tense: will electrify
• perfect tense: have electrified
• continuous tense: is electrifying
• singular: electrifying
• positive degree: electrifying
• infinitive: to electrify
• gerund: electrifying
• participle: electrified

Origin and Evolution of electrifying

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'electrifying' originated 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 sensation of electric shock or excitement, 'electrifying' has evolved to also mean thrilling, exciting, or causing a strong emotional reaction.