adj, verb ·5 syllables ·Uncommon ·Advanced level

Definitions

Verb

1. 1
   present participle and gerund of electrify form-of, gerund, participle, present

Adjective

1. 1
   that electrifies
2. 2
   thrilling or startling

   "The effect on the company of this wholly unexpected act of grace - largesse of beer from a curate - was electrifying."

Adjective

1. 1
   causing a surge of emotion or excitement wordnet

Synonyms

All synonyms

abruptarrestingastonishingbattery poweredbattery-powereddynamoelectric

Antonyms

All antonyms

dreich

Example

More examples

"The show was an electrifying hit."

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