The strong wind cut the electric wires in several places.
Source: tatoeba (19184)
Electric
/ɪˈlɛktɹɪk/
Synonyms for "electric" (164 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (33)
Adjective(9 words)
electricalcurrent resultscurrent statuseselectrical apparatuselectrical cableelectrical conceptelectrical conditionelectrical connectionelectrical descriptor
amtrakbaggage trainbattery poweredbreathtakingcable railroadchargedchoo choochoo-choocliff hangingcog railroadcog railwaydisquietingdisturbingdynamicelelectric carelectric train
Noun(7 words)
class enthusiasmcurrent flowelectric automobileelectric carelectric circuitelectric currentelectrical component
Strong matches (49)
Noun(17 words)
electrical deviceelectrical equipmentelectrical outletelectrical propertyelectrical stateelectrical wireelectrically powered applianceelectrically powered deviceelectromagnetic forceelectron linkelectronic deviceelectrostatic attractionelectrostatic bondenergizanteenergizingexplosivefizzing
Adjective(19 words)
electrical energieselectrical energyelectrical processelectrical stormelectrical systemelectrical termelectrical termselectrical wiringelectrifiedelectrifyingelectrodynamicelectromagnetic phenomenonelectronic descriptorelectronic documentelectrostatic energyelectrostatic pull forceexcitingfizzyfrench électrique
electrifyingelectrostaticelevatedenergizedexcitingexhilaratingexpressexpress trainflierflyerfreightfreight trainfreighter
Related words (82)
funiculargalvanizinggoods trainheadyhydroelectricimpressiveinflammatoryinterurbanintoxicatingjarringjoltinglightning expresslimitedlocalmaddeningmetromilk trainmind blowingmonorailmoving
Show 41 more words
overpoweringoverwhelmingparliamentaryparliamentary trainpassenger trainperturbingphotoelectricpiquantprovocativeprovokingrack-and-pinion railroadrailroad trainrattlerrolling stockshuttleshuttle trainsoul stirringspecialstaticstimulatingstirringstreamlinerstreetcarstrikingsubwaysuspensefultantalizingtellingtensethrillingtraintramtramcartrolleytrolley cartroublingtubeundergroundunsettlingupsettingway train
Adjective(5 words)
Noun(10 words)
Adverb(1 words)
more current status
Determiner(1 words)
most electrical circuits
Adjective(1 words)
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: electrical, amtrak, baggage train, battery powered, breathtaking.
- Sentence evidence is available for electric, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, moby, derived_reverse, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "electric".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "electric"
Keep "electric" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "electric" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "electric", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "electric" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
9 entriesautoautomobilecardescriptive termemotional descriptormachinemotorcarproperty termtechnical descriptor
More specific
6 entrieselectric atmosphereelectric circuitelectric currentelectric deviceelectric energyelectrifying performance
Collocations
6 entrieselectric chargeelectric circuitelectric currentelectric deviceelectric fieldelectric power
Inflections
2 entriesmore electricmost electric
Derivations
5 entriessimilar
2 entriesSample sentences
21 total sentences available.
We tend to use more and more electric appliances in the home.
Source: tatoeba (24046)
Every hospital has a back-up electric generator in case of blackout.
Source: tatoeba (38107)
The river furnishes electric power to the town.
Source: tatoeba (45755)
Showing 4 of 21 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "electric"?
Closest matches include electrical, amtrak, baggage train, battery powered, breathtaking.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "electric"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.