electric
ɪˈlɛktrɪk
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Definition of electric - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
energyrelated to or powered by electricity
  • The electric car is very quiet.
charged electrical powered
2.
musicTECH.amplified electronically for musical instrumentsTECH.
  • He plays an electric guitar in the band.
amplified electronic
3.
emotionemotionally thrilling or exciting
  • The concert had an electric atmosphere.
exhilarating thrilling

Noun

1.
machinedevice converted to run on electricity instead of manual power
  • He bought an electric for his old manual typewriter.
2.
energyUSelectricity or electrical powerUS
  • The electric went out during the storm.
current electricity power
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Expressions with electric

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very lively and exciting character
She has an electric personality that lights up the room.
express a mood of intense anticipation or tension
The atmosphere was electric before the final announcement.
producing intense excitement and a strongly charged feeling in the room
When she sang, the effect was electric and everyone held their breath.
bicycle with an electric motor for assistance
She commutes to work on her electric bicycle.
statement of charges for electricity usage
The electric bill this month was surprisingly high..
blanket with an integrated electrical heating device
She turned on the electric blanket before going to bed.

Origin of electric

Greek, elektron (amber)

Terms with electric included in their meaning

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furniture
piece of furniture holding electric light bulbs
electricity
connect an electric device using a plug
electricity
device with openings where a plug connects to get electric power
amusement ride
small electric car for amusement park rides designed to collide with others
technology
place to recharge electric vehicles
transportation
scooter powered by an electric motor
electric power
powered by electricity
safety
electric light for use during power outages

Examples of electric in a sentence

  • She bought an electric toothbrush for better cleaning.
  • The electric violin added a modern twist to the orchestra.
  • She prefers electric pianos for their versatility.
  • The electric energy in the room was palpable.
  • His speech had an electric effect on the audience.
  • She upgraded her bike to an electric for easier commuting.

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  1. French:électrique, version électrique, ...
  2. German:elektrisch, elektrisches Gerät, ...
  3. Italian:elettrico, versione elettrica, ...
  4. Spanish:eléctrico, versión eléctrica, ...
  5. Portuguese:elétrico, eletricidade, ...
  6. Chinese:电动的, 电动版, ...
  7. Japanese:電気の, 電動, ...
  8. Arabic:كَهْرَبَائِيّ, جهاز كهربائي, ...
  9. Hebrew:חַשְׁמַלִּי, מַכְשִׁיר חַשְׁמַלִּי, ...
  10. Russian:электрический, электрическая версия, ...
  11. Ukrainian:електричний, електричний пристрій, ...
  12. Hindi:विद्युत, बिजली, ...

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