electrifying

Meanings

• Adjective

  Causing great excitement, exhilaration, or arousing strong emotions.

• Verb

  Making something electric, or supplying it with an electric current.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with electrifying
stupefying , enthralling , thrilling , chilling , frightening , exciting

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Variants

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electrified , electrifies , electrify , electrifying

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Forms

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electrifies, electrified, electrifyingly

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'electrify', meaning 'to make amber glow'. Amber, when rubbed, generates a static electric charge.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'electrify' was first used in English in the late 1600s.

2. Electric eels generate an electric charge by passing an electric current through their body to stun their prey before consuming it.

3. The term 'electrifying' was used to describe the sensation experienced by Benjamin Franklin after he flew a kite during a thunderstorm and was struck by lightning.

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Related Concepts

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1. Excitement: A state of heightened emotion, often accompanied by feelings of joy, eagerness, or enthusiasm.

2. Awe: A feeling of profound respect, wonder, or fear, often inspired by something vast, beautiful, or powerful.

3. Thrill: A feeling of intense pleasure, excitement, or enjoyment, often associated with a sense of danger or risk.

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Culture

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The term 'electrifying' has been used extensively in literature, music, and art to describe moments of great excitement, awe, or fear. For instance, in Mary Shelley's 'Frankenstein', the creature's first encounter with a human being is described as 'electrifying'. In music, the term is often used to describe a powerful performance or a captivating song.

How to Memorize "electrifying"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a lightning bolt striking the ground, creating a sense of excitement and awe. Imagine the sound of thunder and the smell of rain in the air.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'electrifying' with moments of intense excitement or fear, such as watching a horror movie, riding a roller coaster, or winning a game.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Electrifying Eels' to remember the definition. Imagine a group of eels that are extremely excited, causing a powerful electric current.

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