charged

charged

adj \ˈchärjd\

Definition of CHARGED

1

: possessing or showing strong emotion <attacked the author in a highly charged review>

2

: capable of arousing strong emotion <a politically charged subject>; also : exciting <a highly charged palette of bold colors>

Examples of CHARGED

1. The singer gave an emotionally charged interview.
2. <an abstract expressionist who uses a palette of charged colors to great effect>

First Known Use of CHARGED

1934

Related to CHARGED

Synonyms: breathtaking, exciting, electric, electrifying, exhilarating, exhilarative, galvanic, galvanizing, hair-raising, heart-stopping, inspiring, intoxicating, kicky, mind-bending, mind-blowing, mind-boggling, rip-roaring, rousing, stimulating, stirring, thrilling

Antonyms: unexciting

Related Words: arresting, interesting, intriguing, provocative, tantalizing, titillating; absorbing, engrossing, gripping, riveting; moving, poignant, touching; enchanting, enthralling, fascinating, spellbinding; dynamic, energetic, high-voltage, kinetic, lively, lusty

Near Antonyms: boring, mind-numbing, tedious, tiresome; dreary, dull, humdrum, monotonous, uninteresting

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