adv. [f. prec. + -LY2.] In an electrical manner.
1. In the manner of, by means of, or in relation to electricity.
1812. Sir H. Davy, Chem. Philos., 307. Points of platina are electrically ignited.
1854. Scoffern, in Orr’s Circ. Sc., Chem. 212. Glass and flannel have been electrically excited.
1861. Sir W. Fairbairn, Addr. Brit. Assoc. Electrically, india-rubber possesses high advantages.
1873. B. Stewart, Conserv. Force, iii. 67. Metallic coatings … not electrically connected.
1883. Daily News, 18 Sept., 3/7. The electrically-lighted marquee in Carlton-road.
2. fig. With suddenness, rapidity or force as of electricity.
1842. Lytton, Zanoni, 25. The orchestra—electrically sensitive to the impression of the audience.
1865. Carlyle, Fredk. Gt., V. XV. iii. 284. This electrically sudden operation on Prag.
1869. Mrs. Whitney, Hitherto, xviii. 250. Why? she demanded electrically, like a thunder-clap.
