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 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 Exclusive Modes To preserve signal purity, the Phantom uses galvanic isolation on its Ethernet, S/PDIF, and AES/EBU inputs to separate from sources at a circuit level, while blocking electrical noise and allowing audio data to pass through. — Mark Sparrow, Forbes.com, 20 Jan. 2026 The authors argue that simplifying chargers—and shedding old assumptions about galvanic isolation—is the fastest path to an affordable and reliable EV-charging network, which is critical to broad EV adoption. — IEEE Spectrum, 23 Dec. 2025 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
  • Set within the breathtaking Ka`a`awa Valley, the locations of many Hollywood flicks & TV series, and World War II bunkers were filmed at Kualoa Ranch & Private Nature Reserve on the island of Oahu.
    — Noreen Kompanik, Boston Herald, 26 July 2026
  • Drawing me back year after year is the Okefenokee’s breathtaking splendor, magnificent array of plants and animals and its mind-soothing peacefulness and serenity.
    — Charles Seabrook, AJC.com, 25 July 2026
Definition of breathtaking
Adjective
  • This project might strike you as dystopian and disturbing, or exciting and encouraging – and its ethical soundness comes down to a few key factors, several experts told CNN.
    — Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 25 July 2026
  • Francisco Lindor is one of the most exciting and appealing players in the history of the New York Mets.
    — Mike Lupica, New York Daily News, 25 July 2026
Definition of exciting
Adjective
  • Germany’s biggest automaker is planning a massive restructuring and cost-cutting program in response to intensifying competition from Chinese electric vehicle makers and higher tariffs on its exports to the United States.
    — Hanna Ziady, CNN Money, 24 July 2026
  • More than 220 state governors, utilities, electric cooperatives, data center operators and other entities have signed on, according to the White House.
    — Kristi Swartz, AJC.com, 24 July 2026
Definition of electric
Adjective
  • Anthropic and Amazon are absent from every version, and that pairing is the most interesting thing missing from the list.
    — Sandy Carter, Forbes.com, 26 July 2026
  • Perhaps the Codex Micro’s most interesting feature is a rotary dial that lets the user adjust the agent’s reasoning level depending on the difficulty of the task.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 25 July 2026
Definition of interesting
Adjective
  • That was the call in the 106th minute of a thrilling World Cup Final match that saw Spain best Argentina, 1-0.
    — Phaedra Trethan, USA Today, 20 July 2026
  • In addition to the three WNBA games, the World Cup semifinals brought a thrilling finish, with Lionel Messi creating two last-ditch scoring opportunities, cashed in by teammates as Argentina stunned England.
    — Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 19 July 2026
Definition of thrilling
Adjective
  • Freshman Cole Leinart, son of 2004 Heisman Trophy winner and USC national champion Matt Leinart, is an intriguing addition.
    — Antonio Morales, New York Times, 27 July 2026
  • The back nine begins with one of Torre's most intriguing risk-reward opportunities at the par-5 11th.
    — Jeff Goudy, Forbes.com, 27 July 2026
Definition of intriguing
Adjective
  • Recorded throughout the book tour for On Morrison—Serpell’s electrifying, critical examination of Morrison’s writing—each episode welcomes listeners into rooms full of readers and discussions of how Morrison made her words sing.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 2 July 2026
  • The younger Russert delivered an electrifying eulogy at a public service.
    — Jay Stahl, USA Today, 1 July 2026
Definition of electrifying
Adjective
  • The riot was a galvanizing event and led to the creation of LGBTQ advocacy organizations like Gay Liberation Front and GLAAD.
    — Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 21 Apr. 2026
  • The January 2023 shooting of the environmental activist, known as Tortuguita, became a galvanizing moment for protests against Atlanta’s police training center.
    — R.j. Rico, Los Angeles Times, 1 Apr. 2026
Definition of galvanizing

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