electrified
word · lemma: electrify
Definition
If something is electrified, it has been supplied with electrical power, like a fence or building. It can also describe something or someone that has been filled with excitement or energy.
Usage & Nuances
Often used for things that actually have electricity passing through them (like fences, rails), but also commonly used metaphorically for situations or people that become very exciting. Watch the context—if the sentence talks about actual electricity, it's literal; if about feelings or atmosphere, it's figurative.
Example Sentences
The fence was electrified to keep animals out.
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He felt electrified when he heard the news.
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The new train line is fully electrified.
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The crowd was electrified by the singer’s performance.
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After the big win, the whole city felt electrified.
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You could feel the electrified atmosphere in the stadium before the match started.
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