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

Standing amid the ruins of the villa and grotto, you might be overwhelmed by the ancient mythology that electrifies the air here. — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 4 Aug. 2026

And Texas Rangers right-hander Jacob deGrom loomed as a potentially electrifying acquisition. — Ken Rosenthal, New York Times, 4 Aug. 2026

Largely missing from the public discussion is the opportunity to catalyze a broader shift to alternative fuels across sectors that can’t be electrified easily. — Justin Worland, Time, 31 July 2026

At one point the Gironde blaze created a black thundercloud, electrified and lit from within, that generated lightning, violent winds and new fires beyond the original front. — ABC News, 29 July 2026