electric
adjective
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Definition of electric
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: of, relating to, or operated by electricity
an electric current an electric heater
electric
nounDefinition of electric (Entry 2 of 2)
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Other Words from electric
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adverb
Synonyms & Antonyms for electric
Synonyms: Adjective
breathtaking, charged, electrifying, exciting, exhilarating, exhilarative, galvanic, galvanizing, hair-raising, heart-stopping, inspiring, intoxicating, kicky, mind-bending, mind-blowing, mind-boggling, rip-roaring, rousing, stimulating, stirring, thrilling
Antonyms: Adjective
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Examples of electric in a Sentence
Adjective
The device administers a mild electric shock. It plugs into any electric socket. The electrical cord is damaged. There's a problem with the building's electrical wiring. The pianist gave an electric performance. The atmosphere in the room was electric.
Recent Examples on the Web: Adjective
Washington accuses China of using predatory tactics — including outright theft of U.S. trade secrets — in an aggressive drive to turn itself into a world leader in cutting-edge technologies such as artificial intelligence and electric cars. — Paul Wiseman, Washington Post, "Trump raises tariffs on Chinese goods as trade war escalates," 23 Aug. 2019 Washington accuses China of using predatory tactics – including outright theft of U.S. trade secrets – in an aggressive drive to turn itself into a world leader in cutting-edge technologies such as artificial intelligence and electric cars. — Joe Mcdonald, Twin Cities, "Trump raises tariffs on Chinese goods as trade war escalates," 23 Aug. 2019 But with new additions Neil Finn and Mike Campbell, Fleetwood Mac truly was like a band reborn at Fiserv Forum, delivering an electric and adventurous show that suggested Fleetwood Mac still had something to prove. 13. — Jr Radcliffe, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "The Milwaukee Bucks' Fiserv Forum had a blockbuster first year. Here are the 14 top events from Year 1.," 21 Aug. 2019 Capitalising on the poor form of Cesar Azpilicueta, Maddison looked electric and was involved in everything good from the Foxes. — SI.com, "Premier League: Teemu Pukki, Sadio Madio & Dani Ceballos Earn Spots in Team of the Week," 20 Aug. 2019 Those included jobs in renewable energy, like installing solar and wind power, building electric and hybrid vehicles, doing energy efficiency work in buildings, manufacturing clean fuels and building battery storage projects. — Paul Rogers, The Mercury News, "New report: California has five times more clean energy jobs than fossil fuel jobs," 20 Aug. 2019 Even with 4,147 square feet of living space, the average electric and natural gas bill at this house is estimated by Energy Trust of Oregon to be $141 a month. — oregonlive.com, "2019 Street of Dreams: Modern farmhouse has high-tech features," 16 Aug. 2019 Coddled by government, the automotive industry, which runs a larger trade surplus than any other export sector, has been slow to adjust to the rise of electric and autonomous cars. — The Economist, "Germany’s economy is now shrinking," 15 Aug. 2019 Those tactics are part of Beijing’s drive to become a world leader in such advanced technologies as artificial intelligence and electric cars. — Paul Wiseman, BostonGlobe.com, "Facing pressure, President Trump delays tariffs on some Chinese goods," 13 Aug. 2019Recent Examples on the Web: Noun
Sheriff Michael Chitwood urged residents to be vigilant about scammers pretending to work for roofing, electric and tree trimming companies who could take advantage of people, especially senior citizens. — Gabrielle Russon, orlandosentinel.com, "Hurricane Dorian: Volusia County gets back to normal," 4 Sep. 2019 His destiny as a long-range gunner appears to be fulfilled next to the electric De’Aaron Fox, flinging triples with impunity. — Michael Shapiro, SI.com, "Rookie-Scale Extension Watch: Will Pascal Siakam Land a Big Payday?," 15 Aug. 2019 An onboard charger also can top off multiple batteries for external electrics. — Tom Stienstra, SFChronicle.com, "Tips for customizing your favorite outdoor gear," 5 June 2019 But subsidies are due to end next year and regulators are shifting the burden to automakers by imposing mandatory sales targets for electrics. — Joe Mcdonald, The Seattle Times, "China’s auto sales sink in March for 9th month," 12 Apr. 2019 There’s Nio, a money-losing but technologically showy company that is producing gadget-laden electric SUVs. — Fortune, "Electric Car Gold Rush: The Auto Industry Charges Into China," 20 Aug. 2019 The average American wastes about 283 kilowatt hours of energy each month – enough to run an electric oven for six days at 350 degrees. — William Thornton | [email protected], al, "Here’s how to cut down on your utility expenses," 30 July 2019 Uber owns Jump, which has permission to rent red electric bikes on city streets until 10 days after the court rules definitively on Lyft’s request for an injunction. — Rachel Swan, SFChronicle.com, "Lyft wins preliminary ruling for exclusive bike-rental rights in SF," 10 July 2019 Backed by an electric Enterprise Center crowd that included actors Jon Hamm and Jenna Fischer and Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina, wearing a No. — Author: Jay Cohen, Anchorage Daily News, "Bruins force Stanley Cup Game 7 with 5-1 win over Blues," 10 June 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'electric.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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