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 Because a versatile, full-size 1,000-mile (1,600-km) electrified SUV that just happens to integrate full sleeping and dining accommodations sure sounds like an impressive evolution of the camper to us. — New Atlas, 6 Aug. 2026 Hometown hero Uros Medic electrified the Arena, securing a stunning 30-second TKO over Daniel Rodriguez in the main event, his eighth stoppage. — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 1 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 The history, the rabid fans, and of course, this particular group led by Brunson winning the first title in 53 years, has electrified the city more than the Nets have. — Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 27 July 2026 For the latest generation—the sixth since 1994—all RAV4s are electrified. — Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 16 July 2026 Round of 32, Mexico 2-0 Ecuador The thunder and lightning that delayed kick-off by an hour electrified the Estadio Azteca and spurred Mexico on to their most comprehensive performance of the competition. — Anantaajith Raghuraman, New York Times, 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

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Jerry and Tally Leonard have thrilled shoppers and open-skate crowds for decades at the Lloyd Center in Portland, Oregon.

— Casey Parks, Washington Post, 8 Aug. 2026
Allie googled her former teacher at home and was thrilled to see her campaign website.

— Amanda Rosa, Miami Herald, 7 Aug. 2026

Definition of thrilled

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Ritchson, Morgan, Kirschenbaum and Roth pitched the project as Fast & Furious with motorcycles, which excited the studio given Morgan and Kirschenbaum’s ties to that Universal franchise.

— Justin Kroll, Deadline, 3 Aug. 2026
Twins players were excited before Friday’s game about the addition of Minter, who’s expected to join the team on Saturday.

— Dan Hayes, New York Times, 1 Aug. 2026