charged
Americanadjective
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intense; impassioned.
an emotionally charged speech.
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fraught with emotion.
the charged atmosphere of the room.
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capable of producing violent emotion, arousing controversy, etc..
the highly charged issue of birth control.
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Electricity. pertaining to a particle, body, or system possessing a net amount of positive or negative electric charge.
Other Word Forms
- well-charged adjective
Etymology
Origin of charged
1275–1325; Middle English, for sense “laden, filled”; 1785–95 charged for def. 1; charge, -ed 2
Example Sentences
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A man who was charged after a car hit a group of pedestrians in Derby city centre has appeared in court.
From BBC
It charged lower fees than some rivals and allowed clients to avoid the messy tax-filing requirements of traditional private funds.
The claim alleges that Rightmove has charged thousands of estate agents and new home developers excessive and unfair subscription fees, and action has been filed in the Competition Appeal Tribunal.
From BBC
Starting April 1, a new add-on fee of $200 will be charged, up from the $149 customers paid in March, according to Cathay’s website.
The duty is increasing across most fare bands, with different amounts charged dependant on the distance of the flight.
From BBC
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