electrifying

• Beschreibt etwas, das außerordentlich aufregend oder spannungsgeladen ist, als ginge davon ein elektrischer Schlag aus; auch: mit Elektrizität versorgend oder elektrifizierend.

Describes something that is extremely exciting or thrilling, as if it gives an electric shock.

1. Thrilling or excitingB2informal

   Causing a sudden feeling of great excitement or thrill.

   Electric

   • The band gave an electrifying performance last night.
   • Her speech was electrifying and moved the audience to tears.
   • The final match was electrifying, with both teams playing at their best.

   Synonymebreathtakingexcitingexhilaratinggalvanizinggrippinginvigoratingrivetingrousingspellbindingstimulatingstirringthrilling

   Antonymeboringdulltediousunexcitinguninspiringuninteresting

2. Shocking or startlingC1formal

   Causing a sudden, intense shock or surprise.

   Schockierend

   • The news of the merger was electrifying for the entire industry.
   • His sudden resignation had an electrifying effect on the company.
   • The discovery of the ancient artifact was electrifying for archaeologists.

   Synonymeastonishingastoundingjoltingshockingstartlingstunning

   Antonymeexpectedpredictableunexcitingunremarkableunsurprising

• Verb, das bedeutet, etwas mit elektrischer Ladung zu versehen oder bei jemandem plötzlich starke Erregung, Begeisterung oder Spannung auszulösen.

A verb meaning to charge with electricity or to cause a sudden feeling of excitement or thrill.

1. Charge with electricityB2formal

   To supply or charge something with electric power.

   Mit Strom versorgen

   • The company plans to electrify the entire railway network.
   • They electrified the fence to keep animals out.
   • The new system will electrify the building's heating.

   Synonymechargeenergizepowerwire

   Antonymedischarge

2. Excite or thrillB2informal

   To cause someone to feel sudden and intense excitement or enthusiasm.

   Begeistern

   • The singer's performance electrified the audience.
   • His speech electrified the crowd at the rally.
   • The news of the discovery electrified the scientific community.

   Synonymeamazeanimateastoundenergizeenthuseexcitefiregalvanizeintoxicateinvigoraterousestimulatestirthrillwow

   Antonymeboredeadendiscouragedisheartendull