galvanic

adjective

gal·​van·​ic gal-ˈva-nik 

1

a

: of, relating to, or producing a direct current of electricity

a galvanic cell

b

: caused by galvanism

—used especially of the corrosion of metallic objects as a result of electrolytic action

… an effective alternative to conventional copper paints that cause galvanic corrosion of metals underwater.

—Cruising World

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

galvanically

gal-ˈva-ni-k(ə-)lē 

adverb

Synonyms of galvanic

• breathtaking
• exciting
• electric
• interesting
• thrilling
• intriguing
• electrifying
• galvanizing

Examples of galvanic in a Sentence

Her performance had a galvanic effect on the audience.

her galvanic rendition of the song received rapturous applause

Recent Examples on the Web

Aligning with the red-hot reptilian and animal print trends in fashion, the style features a pointed toe and square metal stiletto heel designed with contrasting galvanic accents. — Jaden Thompson, Footwear News, 2 Sep. 2026

Even so, the object offers a fascinating example of how an ancient arrangement of materials can resemble the basic structure of a galvanic cell. — Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 16 Aug. 2026

The clever skincare hack uses red light therapy to smooth fine lines and galvanic current to better absorb skincare products, which is why Bass likes it as a pre-event step in a beauty routine. — Nicol Natale, PEOPLE, 8 Aug. 2026

With Solawave, Silberstein set out to bridge that gap, one red light and galvanic current at a time. — Jenny Berg, Vogue, 14 July 2026

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from French galvanique, from galvanisme galvanism + -ique -ic entry 1

First Known Use

1797, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Phrases Containing galvanic

• galvanic skin response

Rhymes for galvanic

• botanic
• brahmanic
• britannic
• germanic
• hispanic
• koranic
• mechanic
• organic
• puranic
• quranic
• romanic
• satanic

Medical Definition

galvanic

adjective

gal·​van·​ic gal-ˈvan-ik 

: of, relating to, involving, or producing a direct current of electricity

galvanic stimulation of flaccid muscles

compare faradic

galvanically

-i-k(ə-)lē 

adverb