electric Definition

electric
adj

1. Relating to, produced by, worked by or generating electricity.

Form: electrical (also)
2. Said of a musical instrument: amplified electronically.
3. Having or causing great excitement, tension or expectation.

Thesaurus: charged, exciting, rousing, stirring, thrilling, electrifying, dynamic, stimulating, tense; Antonym: tedious, unexciting.

plural noun

1. Electrical appliances.
2. colloq
Wiring.

Derivative: electrically
adverb

Etymology: 17c: from Greek elektron amber, which produces electricity when rubbed.