electrify

verb

elec·​tri·​fy i-ˈlek-trə-ˌfī 

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electrified; electrifying

transitive verb

1

a

: to charge with electricity

b(1)

: to equip for use of electric power

(2)

: to supply with electric power

(3)

: to amplify (music) electronically

2

: to excite intensely or suddenly

the news electrified the nation

Synonyms

• excite
• thrill

Examples of electrify in a Sentence

Many of the rural areas still aren't electrified.

The news electrified the nation.

Recent Examples on the Web

Beyond the soul-crushing, world-killing effects of AI and big tech, there is something electrifying about going analog and leaning the other way to discover a hidden story, an idea, a spark of inspiration from a book that was shelved by a librarian decades ago. —Literary Hub, 12 Aug. 2025

Its boats are relatively conventional other than being electrified, offering ranges up to 100 nautical miles and a 30-knot max speed. —James Morris, Forbes.com, 9 Aug. 2025

Global markets, especially in Europe and China, are also moving decisively toward electrifying large proportions of the vehicles on the road. —Alan Jenn, The Conversation, 5 Aug. 2025

Cap’s shield throw is great for crowd control; Wolverine and Spidey are adept at rushing in close for multi-hit combos; Storm can electrify (and fry) just about anything on screen. —Christopher Cruz, Rolling Stone, 5 Aug. 2025

Word History

First Known Use

1745, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Rhymes for electrify

• acidify
• alveoli
• areolae
• demystify
• detoxify
• disqualify
• diversify
• exemplify
• fasciculi
• identify
• indemnify
• intensify

Kids Definition

electrify

verb

elec·​tri·​fy i-ˈlek-trə-ˌfī 

electrified; electrifying

1

a

: to charge with electricity

b

: to equip for use of electric power or supply with electric power

2

: to cause to feel great or sudden excitement : thrill

electrified the audience

electrification

-ˌlek-trə-fə-ˈkā-shən

noun