Electric meaning

What does “electric” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“electric” is a noun and adjective with 4 meanings. Its most common meaning is: a car that is powered by electricity.

electric

noun

  1. a car that is powered by electricity

adjective

  1. using or providing or producing or transmitting or operated by electricity

    “electric current”

    “electric wiring”

    Synonymselectrical
  2. (of a situation) exceptionally tense

    “an atmosphere electric with suspicion”

  3. affected by emotion as if by electricity; thrilling

    “gave an electric reading of the play”

    “the new leader had a galvanic effect on morale”

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University