electric
Translation
electric
Examples
I have an electric car.
I have an electric car.
The atmosphere in the room was electric.
The atmosphere in the room was electric.
Grammar Patterns
((electric)) + noun working by or relating to electricity He plays the electric guitar.
Similar Words
Synonyms: (powered) battery-operated; (exciting) thrilling, exciting, charged
Etymology
From Latin 'electrum' and Greek 'ēlektron', both meaning 'amber', because rubbing amber produces static electricity.
Memory Tips
Connects to 'electricity'. If something is 'electric', it's either powered by electricity or feels as charged as a shock of electricity.