electric
/ɪˈlɛktɹɪk/ adjective A2- Of, relating to, produced by, operated with, or utilising electricity; electrical. · An electric oven needs an electric socket.
- Of or relating to an electronic version of a musical instrument that has an acoustic equivalent.
- Emotionally thrilling; electrifying.
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At the moment when the hand of the massive time-piece, representing Endymion asleep, pointed to nine on its golden face, and the hammer, the faithful type of mechanical thought, struck nine times, the name of the Count of Monte Cristo resounded in its turn, and as if by an electric shock all the assembly turned towards the door.
Jane Andrews was over once last summer and she says it was a dazzling sight to see the electric lights and the flowers and all the lady guests in such beautiful dresses.
The electric lights dazzled her eyes, the perfume and hum bewildered her.
She drew a long breath and flung her head up proudly, courage and determination tingling over her like an electric shock.
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