electrifying

• Qualifie quelque chose d'extrêmement captivant ou excitant, comme s'il dégageait une décharge électrique.

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.

   Électrisant (au sens figuré)

   • 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.

   Synonymesbreathtakingexcitingexhilaratinggalvanizinggrippinginvigoratingrivetingrousingspellbindingstimulatingstirringthrilling

   Antonymesboringdulltediousunexcitinguninspiringuninteresting

2. Shocking or startlingC1formal

   Causing a sudden, intense shock or surprise.

   Électrisant (sens figuré)

   • 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.

   Synonymesastonishingastoundingjoltingshockingstartlingstunning

   Antonymesexpectedpredictableunexcitingunremarkableunsurprising

• Verbe signifiant charger d'électricité ou provoquer une sensation soudaine d'excitation ou de frisson.

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.

   Charger d'électricité

   • 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.

   Synonymeschargeenergizepowerwire

   Antonymesdischarge

2. Excite or thrillB2informal

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

   Électriser (au sens figuré)

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

   Synonymesamazeanimateastoundenergizeenthuseexcitefiregalvanizeintoxicateinvigoraterousestimulatestirthrillwow

   Antonymesboredeadendiscouragedisheartendull