electrified

[ɪˈlɛktrɪfaɪd]
adjective
eletrificado
1. supplied with or using electric power
The electrified fence kept the cattle contained.
A cerca eletrificada mantinha o gado contido.
2. charged with electricity
The electrified rail system powers the trains efficiently.
O sistema ferroviário eletrificado alimenta os trens com eficiência.
3. thrilled, excited, or emotionally stimulated
The crowd was electrified by the band's performance.
A multidão foi eletrizada pela apresentação da banda.
4. having undergone the process of electrification
The newly electrified village now has access to modern amenities.
A aldeia recém-eletrificada agora tem acesso a comodidades modernas.
In Brazil, 'eletrificado' is widely used both for literal electrical infrastructure (especially referencing the 20th-century rural electrification programs) and metaphorically to describe excitement or charged emotional states. The figurative use became especially common in sports commentary and entertainment contexts.
NYC Slang
juiced
Synonyms / Sinônimos
chargedenergizedthrilledexcitedstimulatedpowered
Antonyms / Antônimos
de-energizedunpoweredcalmunenthusiastic

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
eletrificado
standard term used throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
eletrizado
used colloquially when referring to excitement or emotional stimulation
São Paulo
eletrificado
commonly used in technical and infrastructure contexts
Portugal
eletrificado
standard European Portuguese equivalent with identical usage

Related Words

electricityelectrifyelectricelectricalelectrificationelectrode

Related Idioms & Phrases

electrified atmosphere
electrified tension
the air was electrified
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