charged
Pronunciation
Adjective
A2 Elementary
Quick answer
Full of strong emotion or tension.
Synonyms and antonyms
Usage notes
Also used literally in physics and electronics to mean holding an electric charge, a very different sense.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "The room felt _____ with tension after the argument."
Answer: charged
In your own words, what does "charged" mean?
Full of strong emotion or tension.
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