ELECTRIFIED Synonyms: 37 Similar and Opposite Words

electrified

verb

past tense of electrify

as in thrilled

to cause a pleasurable stimulation of the feelings Marian Anderson electrified audiences with her soaring operatic voice

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Recent Examples of electrified But on the piano, laser-beamed into his songcraft, he’s quietly electrified, at seemingly at peace as his tenorous vocal glissando and nimble fingerwork on the piano produce shiveringly tender folk ballads that echo Harry Nilsson and Van Morrison. — Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 2 Oct. 2026 The government says electricity demand could rise substantially in coming years as homes, businesses and transportation become increasingly electrified and as data centers and other energy-intensive technologies expand. — ABC News, 23 Sep. 2026 This was also where Espinosa mentioned that Nissan’s already working on a new GT-R, while Pandikuthira said the next-gen Godzilla will be electrified, sport the VR38 block, and arrive in 2030. — Joel Feder, The Drive, 23 Sep. 2026 This one felt livelier across the board, electrified by Antonelli’s youthful exuberance. — Madeline Coleman, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2026 The rail line was electrified in 1908, and commuter trains operated until 1941. — Ben Davidson, Mercury News, 7 Sep. 2026 The Meråker Line from Trondheim to the Swedish border was fully electrified this spring, allowing electric trains to operate across the border at Storlien. — David Nikel, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026 Yet the line was electrified by induction from adjacent lines again in 2018, electrocuting a lineman who touched the conductor, the court filing said. — Melody Petersen, Los Angeles Times, 20 Aug. 2026 Port officials say nuclear power could become one source of the clean, around-the-clock electricity needed as port infrastructure becomes increasingly electrified. — Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 18 Aug. 2026

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The pro-unapproved peptide crowd, meanwhile, is predictably thrilled.

— Maggie Harrison Dupré, Futurism, 29 Oct. 2026
The actress admitted Charlotte wasn’t thrilled with her mother’s stance.

— Sophie Dodd, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2026

Definition of thrilled

Verb

Shoppers get excited by new trends and brands move quickly to cater to them.

— Allison Morrow, CNN Money, 24 Oct. 2026
This has created a divide, with those on the preservation side feeling disillusioned by the prevalence of slop, and those on the AI side excited by the possibilities, particularly as the tools continue to evolve.

— Andrew Webster, The Verge, 23 Oct. 2026

Definition of excited

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But Medina recalled how Huerta’s spirit and determination galvanized him.

— James Rainey, Los Angeles Times, 28 Oct. 2026
Coming off a playoff run in which the top line’s production was limited and plenty came from lower in the lineup likely galvanized that need for a change in priorities.

— Arpon Basu, New York Times, 24 Oct. 2026