electrified

Given a charge

Electrified describes something supplied with or affected by electricity.

An electrified fence delivers a shock to deter animals or intruders.

A railroad may be electrified when it converts from steam or diesel to electric power.

Figuratively, electrified means thrilled or galvanized: The crowd was electrified by her speech.

The word suggests sudden, intense energy—whether literal current or emotional charge.

electrical

charged

Formally accused of crime

conductor · wired · grid · transformer · insulator · resistance · induction · capacitor · semiconductor · rectifier

thrilled

excited

Eagerly anticipating something

animated · exhilarated · stimulated · galvanized · riveted · captivated · enthralled · mesmerized · spellbound · pumped

shocked

jolted

Abruptly shaken or startled

buzzing · static · discharge · spark · arc · defibrillated · tased · convulsed · short-circuited · grounded

powered

railway

Track system for trains

metro · subway · locomotive · track · catenary · pantograph · traction · transit · commuter · monorail

illuminated

lit

Started burning

  • glowingGiving off steady light
  • brightEmitting or reflecting light
  • neonInert illuminating element

fluorescent · incandescent · LED · floodlit · spotlit · lamplit · aglow · radiant · luminous · backlit

Categories
Opposites
electrical state

electrifiedunelectrified

Lacking electrical power supply

nonelectrified · unpowered · de-energized · disconnected · dead

emotional excitement

electrifiedbored

Lacking interest or engagement

dulled · unmoved · apathetic · deadened · indifferent

audience/crowd energy

electrifiedunresponsive

Failing to react or reply

disengaged · cold · dead · flat · silent

Phrases
Family

electrifies, electrification

Familiarity
Top 50,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G