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galvanic

adjective

gal-ˈva-nik How to pronounce galvanic (audio)
Definition of galvanicnext
as in breathtaking
causing great emotional or mental stimulation her galvanic rendition of the song received rapturous applause

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Recent Examples of galvanic The dial is then carefully domed and given a galvanic coat of gold, before translucent purple lacquer is applied by hand and fired in a kiln. — Rachel Cormack, Robb Report, 31 May 2026 And even on a slightly shorter runway, this remains a galvanic, gag-worthy production that dares to think outside the litter box. — Patrick Ryan, USA Today, 8 Apr. 2026 This powerful skin care device combines red light therapy, galvanic current, facial massage and therapeutic warmth to treat various skin concerns, including fine lines, puffiness and dark circles. — Bestreviews, Mercury News, 29 Mar. 2026 Indeed, when the gene was identified in 1989, the optimism was galvanic, like how the electricity in the air shifts just before a summer thunderstorm. — Courtney Crowder, Des Moines Register, 15 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for galvanic
Recent Examples of Synonyms for galvanic
  1. breathtaking
  2. exciting
  3. electric
  4. interesting
  5. thrilling
  6. intriguing
  7. electrifying
  8. galvanizing
Adjective
  • This town of about 1,200 residents comes alive in autumn with quirky traditions, breathtaking foliage, and family-friendly activities that showcase the best of the season.
    — Abby Price, Travel + Leisure, 19 Sep. 2026
  • With breathtaking speed, a little over a month after the Good Earth casting rejection, Wong left Hollywood to fulfill her lifelong dream of visiting China.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of breathtaking
Adjective
  • Venus in your expansive 9th house connects awkwardly with Uranus in your domestic zone, making travel, learning, or a fresh interest feel exciting and slightly disruptive.
    — Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 20 Sep. 2026
  • Pisces February 19 – March 20 A goal may become more exciting once other people are involved.
    — Tarot.com, Chicago Tribune, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of exciting
Adjective
  • The technology is aimed at both electric mobility and stationary energy storage.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 19 Sep. 2026
  • Elsewhere, one person was killed and six others injured after Russian forces attacked an electric train in Ukraine's Kharkiv region, the state emergency service said.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of electric
Adjective
  • Venus in your career zone forms an awkward connection to Uranus in your playful 5th house, stirring tension between what looks polished and what actually feels interesting.
    — Tarot.com, Sun Sentinel, 20 Sep. 2026
  • This year’s showcase is especially interesting as Queer Lisboa is hitting 30 at the same time BFI Flare in London turns 40 and San Francisco’s Frameline turns 50, David notes.
    — Ed Meza, Variety, 19 Sep. 2026
Definition of interesting
Adjective
  • The final 100 pages are a thrilling, heart-stopping adventure in the New Mexico desert, picking up the pace with unexpected urgency and narrative anxiety.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 17 Sep. 2026
  • Now, more than fifty years later, his son David Greaves shares the intimate footage of this thrilling conversation.
    — Matthew Carey, Deadline, 17 Sep. 2026
Definition of thrilling
Adjective
  • There’s a reason why these characters in the sky are so popular and intriguing to us on the ground.
    — Anusha Praturu, Vulture, 21 Sep. 2026
  • Everything that is not in the frame but has a sound that is relevant for the story, is very intriguing to me to work with.
    — Anna Marie de la Fuente, Variety, 21 Sep. 2026
Definition of intriguing
Adjective
  • The result is a collection of novels that, while intermittently electrifying, expend an incredible quantity of words on the semiotics of TV marketing and the ethics of selling out.
    — Robert Rubsam, New Yorker, 2 Sep. 2026
  • The Jacksonville Jaguars’ most electrifying playmaker had very little to do with their historic turnaround in 2025.
    — Jeff Howe, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026
Definition of electrifying
Adjective
  • For a team that finished with a 3-14 record last season, the victory was a galvanizing moment and a sign this year might be much more competitive.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 14 Sep. 2026
  • For a change, Strahan and his producing partner Constance Schwartz-Morini and others sought to put the emphasis on the joyful, inspirational, galvanizing and cathartic moments that the nation experienced in the days after the attacks.
    — Cynthia Littleton, Variety, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of galvanizing

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“Galvanic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/galvanic. Accessed 24 Sep. 2026.

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