charged
Translation
charged, tense, fraught
Examples
The atmosphere was charged with excitement.
The atmosphere was charged with excitement.
A positively charged particle is a proton.
A positively charged particle is a proton.
Grammar Patterns
((be)) charged ((with sth.)) to be filled with an emotion or quality The atmosphere was charged with excitement.
Similar Words
Synonyms: tense, fraught, loaded; Antonyms: calm, relaxed, neutral
Etymology
From the past participle of the verb 'to charge', meaning 'to load'. So, 'charged' means 'loaded' with emotion or electricity.
Memory Tips
Imagine a battery 'charged' with power, or a room 'charged' with tension before a big announcement.