electric meaning and definition

ELECTRIC noun

Definition of electric (noun)

1. a car that is powered by electricity
   • synonyms: electric automobile, electric car

ELECTRIC adjective

Definition of electric (adjective)

1. using or providing or producing or transmitting or operated by electricity
   • "electric current"; "electric wiring"; "electrical appliances"; "an electrical storm"
   • synonyms: electrical
2. (of a situation) exceptionally tense
   • "an atmosphere electric with suspicion"
3. affected by emotion as if by electricity; thrilling
   • "gave an electric reading of the play"; "the new leader had a galvanic effect on morale"
   • synonyms: galvanic, galvanising, galvanizing