Synonyms of electrify

electrify

verb

i-ˈlek-trə-ˌfī 

as in to excite

to cause a pleasurable stimulation of the feelings

Marian Anderson electrified audiences with her soaring operatic voice

Synonyms & Similar Words

• excite
• thrill
• galvanize
• inspire
• delight
• titillate
• intoxicate
• stimulate
• exhilarate
• enchant
• intrigue
• arouse
• turn on
• provoke
• pump up
• charge
• incite
• captivate
• hypnotize
• mesmerize
• rivet
• charm
• enthrall
• bewitch
• tantalize
• interest
• spellbind

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• bore
• weary
• pall
• tire
• discourage
• demoralize
• dishearten
• jade
• dispirit
• deject

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of electrify

The city is electrifying its bus fleet, with a goal of full conversion by 2030. — Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026

Before the Illinois Central, now Metra Electric District, was electrified in 1926, South Shore Line passengers had to transfer to Illinois Central trains at 111th Street to get to downtown Chicago. — Doug Ross, Chicago Tribune, 9 July 2026

Across Europe and North America, a growing number of companies have concluded that electrifying the trailer, rather than replacing the tractor unit, may be the fastest and most cost-effective path to decarbonizing long-haul freight. — IEEE Spectrum, 8 July 2026

Shakira turned Friday’s electrifying World Cup match at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens into a family affair. — Madeleine Marr, Miami Herald, 6 July 2026