galvanic

gal·van·ic

adj \gal-ˈva-nik\

Definition of GALVANIC

1

: of, relating to, or producing a direct current of electricity <a galvanic cell>

2

a : having an electric effect : intensely exciting <a galvanic performance> b : produced as if by an electric shock <had a galvanic effect on the audience>

— gal·van·i·cal·ly \-ni-k(ə-)lē\ adverb

Examples of GALVANIC

1. Her performance had a galvanic effect on the audience.
2. <her galvanic rendition of the song received rapturous applause>

First Known Use of GALVANIC

1797

Related to GALVANIC

Synonyms: breathtaking, charged, electric, electrifying, exhilarating, exhilarative, exciting, galvanizing, hair-raising, heart-stopping, inspiring, intoxicating, kicky, mind-bending, mind-blowing, mind-boggling, rip-roaring, rousing, stimulating, stirring, thrilling

Antonyms: unexciting

Related Words: arresting, interesting, intriguing, provocative, tantalizing, titillating; absorbing, engrossing, gripping, riveting; moving, poignant, touching; enchanting, enthralling, fascinating, spellbinding; dynamic, energetic, high-voltage, kinetic, lively, lusty

Near Antonyms: boring, mind-numbing, tedious, tiresome; dreary, dull, humdrum, monotonous, uninteresting

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Other Electrical Engineering Terms

feedback, fuse, incandescent, noise, resonance

Rhymes with GALVANIC

Balkanic, Brahmanic, Britannic, Germanic, Hispanic, Koranic, mechanic, melanic, organic, Romanic, satanic, shamanic, sultanic, tympanic, volcanic