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
Etymology
Origin of charged
1275–1325; Middle English, for sense “laden, filled”; 1785–95 charged for def. 1; see charge, -ed 2
Example Sentences
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Ogunmabo’s bail status means she could still be charged for criminal activity.
From BBC ● Aug. 24, 2026
TAIPEI—Taiwan prosecutors charged nine people, including former employees of Nvidia and Super Micro Computer, with aiding the shipment of advanced artificial-intelligence servers to China, as Taiwan tries to limit technology reaching the mainland.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 24, 2026
You may actually be charged up to 102% of the premium — the amount your employer previously paid, in addition to your share of the premium and a 2% administrative fee.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 22, 2026
Pant was the only sailor on board to have been charged, with most of the other 24 crew members since repatriated.
From Barron's ● Aug. 21, 2026
This time the Treasury charged a lot for the loans and took most of the equity.
From "The Big Short" by Michael Lewis
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