Meaning & Definition of Electric in English
English⟶
Electric
/ɪlɛktrɪk/
noun
1. A car that is powered by electricity
synonym:
- electric,
- electric automobile,
- electric car
adjective
1. Using or providing or producing or transmitting or operated by electricity
- "Electric current"
- "Electric wiring"
- "Electrical appliances"
- "An electrical storm"
synonym:
- electric,
- electrical
2. (of a situation) exceptionally tense
- "An atmosphere electric with suspicion"
synonym:
- electric
3. Affected by emotion as if by electricity
- Thrilling
- "Gave an electric reading of the play"
- "The new leader had a galvanic effect on morale"
synonym:
- electric,
- galvanic,
- galvanizing,
- galvanising
Examples of using
I don't think Tom would like it very much if I used his electric beard trimmer without his permission.
I forgot to pay the electric bill.
I bought an electric car.