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ELECTRIFYING
electrifying, thrilling
(adjective) causing a surge of emotion or excitement; “she gave an electrifying performance”; “a thrilling performer to watch”
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Verb
electrifying
present participle of electrify
Adjective
electrifying (comparative more electrifying, superlative most electrifying)
that electrifies
thrilling or startling
Source: Wiktionary
ELECTRIFY
E*lec"tri*fy, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Electrified; p. pr. & vb. n. Electrifying.] Etym: [Electric + -fy.]
1. To communicate electricity to; to charge with electricity; as, to electrify a jar.
2. To cause electricity to pass through; to affect by electricity; to give an electric shock to; as, to electrify a limb, or the body.
3. To excite suddenly and violently, esp. by something highly delightful or inspiriting; to thrill; as, this patriotic sentiment electrified the audience. If the sovereign were now to immure a subject in defiance of the writ of habeas corpus . . . the whole nation would be instantly electrified by the news. Macaulay. Try whether she could electrify Mr. Grandcourt by mentioning it to him at table. G. Eliot.
E*lec"tri*fy, v. i.
Definition: To become electric.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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COVERT
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