electrified
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ɪˈlɛktrɪfaɪd/
KK: /ɪˈlɛktrɪfaɪd/
adjective
Definition
Powered by electricity or having a strong emotional effect.
Example
The electrified fence kept the animals inside the farm.
Conversation
Did you see that new electrified bike in the store?
Yeah, it looks amazing! I heard it goes really fast.
I can't believe how much technology has advanced; everything is electrified now.
Right? It makes commuting so much easier and fun.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
charged
powered
energized
Antonyms
unpowered
discharged
depleted
verb
Definition
To have caused something to become charged with electricity or to have made something exciting or thrilling.
Example
The storm electrified the atmosphere, making everyone feel a sense of excitement.
Tense Forms
Past: electrified
Past Participle: electrified
Conversation
Did you see that lightning storm last night?
Yeah, it really electrified the sky!
I know, right? It was like nature's fireworks show.
Root Explanation
Electrified → It is formed from "electric" (from Greek "ēlektron", meaning amber, which was known to produce static electricity) and "-fied" (meaning made or caused to be). The word "electrified" means made to have electric charge or energy.
Memory Tip
Think of 'electric' which comes from the Greek word for amber, a material that can produce static electricity. This helps you remember that 'electrified' means made to have electric energy.
Visually Confused Words
unelectrified
nonelectrified
rectified
petrified