Synonyms for electrified


Grammar : Adj
Spell : ih-lek-truh-fahy
Phonetic Transcription : ɪˈlɛk trəˌfaɪ


Définition of electrified

Origin :
  • 1745, "to charge with electricity;" see electric + -fy. Figurative sense recorded by 1752. Related: Electrified; electrifying.
  • adj having electricity
Example sentences :
  • On the instant the old Chinaman was electrified into sudden and astounding action.
  • Extract from : « The Monster Men » by Edgar Rice Burroughs
  • The covers were electrified and clung to him like tissue to rubbed amber.
  • Extract from : « Astounding Stories of Super-Science, November, 1930 » by Various
  • And then something happened that electrified every one within the café.
  • Extract from : « Frank Merriwell Down South » by Burt L. Standish
  • If a conductor is to be electrified, it must be supported by bad conductors.
  • Extract from : « Scientific American Supplement, No. 488, May 9, 1885 » by Various
  • Let us suppose that this gutta percha, and this cat's-skin are not electrified.
  • Extract from : « Scientific American Supplement, No. 488, May 9, 1885 » by Various
  • The hempen string began to bristle like the hair of one electrified.
  • Extract from : « True to His Home » by Hezekiah Butterworth
  • It electrified me, and filled not only my eyes with tears, but my heart with joy.
  • Extract from : « On the Indian Trail » by Egerton Ryerson Young
  • There was a moment of electrified silence, broken by a little cry from Angie.
  • Extract from : « The Fifth Ace » by Douglas Grant
  • Electrified by the yell, Maikar also leaped to his feet, sword in hand.
  • Extract from : « The Hot Swamp » by R.M. Ballantyne
  • He electrified the immense disk, which glowed, then could not be seen at all.
  • Extract from : « Tom Swift and His Giant Telescope » by Victor Appleton

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