electric

e-lec-tric · adjective

imported

Definitions

adjective

  1. 1.

    Relating to, producing, or operated by electricity.

  2. 2.

    Having or producing a sudden sense of excitement or thrilling emotion.

  3. 3.

    (Of a color) Very bright and vivid.

Phrases & expressions

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    electric shock — a sudden discharge of electricity through the body
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    electric chair — a device used for execution by electrocution
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    electric guitar — a guitar that uses electrical amplification
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    electric blue — a brilliant blue color
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    electric atmosphere — a highly charged, exciting environment

Related words

Antonyms: manual, mechanical
See also: electrical, electricity, electronic
Synonyms: electrical, electronic

Etymology

From New Latin electricus ("resembling amber, produced by rubbing amber"), coined by William Gilbert in 1600, from Latin electrum ("amber"), from Greek elektron ("amber"). Amber produces static electricity when rubbed.