electric
adjective
[ ɪˈlɛktrɪk ]
• of, worked by, charged with, or producing electricity.
• "an electric cooker"
Similar:
generated by electricity,
galvanic,
voltaic,
electric-powered,
powered by electricity,
electrically operated,
electrically powered,
mains-operated,
battery-operated,
electrically charged,
• having or producing a sudden sense of thrilling excitement.
• "the atmosphere was electric"
Similar:
tense,
charged,
electrifying,
exciting,
dramatic,
exhilarating,
intoxicating,
dynamic,
thrilling,
stimulating,
galvanizing,
invigorating,
animating,
energizing,
rousing,
stirring,
heady,
moving,
jolting,
shocking,
startling,
knife-edge,
explosive,
volatile,
cliffhanging,
buzzy,
electric
noun
• the system of electric wiring and parts in a house or vehicle.
• "there's something wrong with the electrics"
• an electric train or other vehicle.
• "diesels and electrics were included in the display of locomotives"
Origin:
mid 17th century: from modern Latin electricus, from Latin electrum ‘amber’, from Greek ēlektron (because rubbing amber causes electrostatic phenomena).
