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Definition of electrifying

electrifying

/ɪˈlɛk.trɪ.faɪ.ɪŋ/
e · lec · tri · fy · ing
Adverb:electrifyingly
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1

Arousing a sudden sense of great excitement, thrill, or enthusiasm.

Example

"The lead singer delivered an electrifying performance that brought the entire audience to its feet."

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• Nearby Words

electrics
electrification
electrify
electrifying
electrifyingly
electro
electrocute

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived in the mid-18th century as the participial adjective of 'electrify', which ultimately traces back via New Latin 'electricus' to the Ancient Greek 'elektron' (meaning 'amber'), because rubbing amber was one of the earliest known ways to generate static electricity.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Electrifying. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/electrifying
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