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electrifying

adj · verb · 4 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.

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1

adj

Meaning 1

that electrifies

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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2

adj

Meaning 2

thrilling or startling

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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3

verb

Meaning 3

present participle and gerund of electrify

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: form-of, gerund, participle, present

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4

adjective satellite

Meaning 4

causing a surge of emotion or excitement

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • she gave an electrifying performance
  • a thrilling performer to watch

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: thrilling

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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