adjective

electric

electric, powered by electricity, exciting

I have an electric guitar.

I have an electric guitar.

The atmosphere was electric.

The atmosphere was electric.

((electric)) + noun used to describe something powered by electricity. I have an electric guitar.

Synonyms: powered, charged, exciting; Antonyms: acoustic, manual, calm

From Greek 'ēlektron' meaning 'amber', because rubbing amber produces static electricity.

'Electric' usually describes a device that runs on electricity, like an 'electric car'. Think of an 'electric eel'—it's both related to electricity and gives a shocking, exciting feeling.

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