Definition

1. Adjective:

   • Using, providing, producing, transmitting, or operated by electricity: Relating to or powered by electrical energy.
   • Exceptionally tense or exciting; thrilling: Describing a situation, atmosphere, or performance charged with intense emotion or excitement, as if by electricity.

2. Noun:

   • A vehicle powered by electricity: A car or other mode of transport that uses an electric motor for propulsion.

Usage Examples

• Adjective:

  • The city installed new electric streetlights. (Describing something operated by electricity.)
  • The crowd's reaction was electric when the band took the stage. (Describing an atmosphere charged with excitement.)
  • We need to repair the electric wiring in the old house. (Describing something that transmits electricity.)

• Noun:

  • She decided to buy an electric to reduce her carbon footprint. (Referring to an electric car.)

Advanced Usage

• "electric with (suspicion, anticipation, etc.)": Describing an atmosphere that is intensely charged with a particular emotion.

  • The courtroom was electric with tension as the verdict was read.

• "electric performance": A performance that is exceptionally thrilling and energizing.

  • The actor gave an electric performance that captivated the entire audience.

Variants and Related Words

• Electrical (adj): Pertaining to or concerned with electricity. Often used in more technical or general contexts.

  • He is an electrical engineer.
  • We experienced an electrical storm last night.

• Electricity (n): A form of energy resulting from charged particles, used for power and light.

  • The electricity went out during the storm.

• Electrify (v): To charge with electricity; to excite suddenly and intensely.

  • The news electrified the scientific community.

Synonyms

• Adjective (for 'powered by electricity'): Battery-powered, plug-in.
• Adjective (for 'thrilling'): Galvanic, thrilling, charged, exciting, dynamic.

Related Phrasal Verbs

(Note: 'Electric' is primarily an adjective/noun and does not commonly form phrasal verbs. Related verbs like 'electrify' are used instead.)

Related Idioms

• "Like an electric shock": Describing something that causes a sudden, sharp surprise or realization.
  • The realization hit her like an electric shock.

Adjective

1. affected by emotion as if by electricity; thrilling
   • gave an electric reading of the play
   • the new leader had a galvanic effect on morale
2. (of a situation) exceptionally tense
   • an atmosphere electric with suspicion
3. using or providing or producing or transmitting or operated by electricity
   • electric current
   • electric wiring
   • electrical appliances
   • an electrical storm

Noun

1. a car that is powered by electricity