charged meaning and definition

CHARGED adjective

Definition of charged (adjective)

1. of a particle or body or system; having a net amount of positive or negative electric charge
   • "charged particles"; "a charged battery"
   • antonym: uncharged
2. fraught with great emotion
   • "an atmosphere charged with excitement"; "an emotionally charged speech"
   • synonyms: supercharged
3. supplied with carbon dioxide
   • synonyms: aerated
4. capable of producing violent emotion or arousing controversy
   • "the highly charged issue of abortion"