Electrically

Synonyms for "electrically" (15 found)

Ranked by relevance and common usage.

Closest matches (3)

Adverb(3 words)
by electric powerby electricitycapacitatively

Strong matches (5)

Adverb(4 words)
Noun(1 words)
german elektrisch

Related words (7)

Adverb(4 words)
in operation by electricityin terms of electricitypositively charged particleusing electricity
Noun(3 words)
more electricmore electricalmore electromagnetic

Choosing the right synonym

  • Closest matches in this entry: by electric power, by electricity, capacitatively, conductively, electromagnetically.
  • Sentence evidence is available for electrically, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
  • Ranking signals come from opengloss, derived_reverse.

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 "electrically".
  • Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.

When not to replace "electrically"

Keep "electrically" 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 "electrically" 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 "electrically", 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 "electrically" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.

Related word relations

OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.

3 relation types

More general

2 entries
adverbmanner adverb

Collocations

6 entries
electrically chargedelectrically conductiveelectrically insulatedelectrically neutralelectrically poweredelectrically safe

Derivations

2 entries

Sample sentences

10 total sentences available.

Tatoeba + Wiktionary

The solar wind is a stream of electrically conducting gas continuously blowing from the Sun’s surface into space at about one million miles (1.6 million kilometers) per hour.

Source: tatoeba (6551473)

The element Indium is a key component in the transparent, electrically conductive coatings used in many electronic displays.

Source: tatoeba (10463956)

Researchers from the Georgia Institute of Technology say the moon’s non-silicate sand is “electrically charged” and “resistant to motion.”

Source: tatoeba (11301632)

Outlining his findings in a study published by the journal Geology, Menge suggests that electrically charged volcanic ash from the devastating eruption short-circuited the ionosphere, which produced the clouds that dumped the soaking rains on Napoleon and his troops at Waterloo.

Source: tatoeba (11653611)

Showing 4 of 10 available sentences.

Common questions

What are the closest synonyms for "electrically"?

Closest matches include by electric power, by electricity, capacitatively, conductively, electromagnetically.

How should I check whether a synonym fits "electrically"?

Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.

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