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 With Solawave, Silberstein set out to bridge that gap, one red light and galvanic current at a time. — Jenny Berg, Vogue, 14 July 2026 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 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
  • The rise since the era of zero rates has been breathtaking, with the share of income devoted to interest payments up by two-thirds.
    — Harvey Stober, CNBC, 4 Oct. 2026
  • And residents think of it as just another part of island life — a minor inconvenience for small-town community charm, breathtaking views and a break from the hustle of much of the rest of Southern California.
    — Fedor Zarkhin, Los Angeles Times, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of breathtaking
Adjective
  • Reminiscent in some ways of Sidney Lumet’s landmark first feature, 12 Angry Men, McCarthy finds an exciting way to shoot this tight room without ever being rote.
    — Pete Hammond, Deadline, 3 Oct. 2026
  • Nothing terribly exciting is happening inside this three-bedroom, but there’s lots of light and a respectable amount of space, and the beach is just a few minutes away.
    — Nora Deligter, Curbed, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of exciting
Adjective
  • In 2020, EVs and hybrid electric models represented less than 5% of new car sales worldwide.
    — Lora Kolodny, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2026
  • His electric 36-yard run against the New Orleans Saints kept the game close; the Raiders eventually won.
    — Blair Kerkhoff, Kansas City Star, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of electric
Adjective
  • The pressure is on the Dodgers, and if the Braves can steal a game in Los Angeles, things could get interesting.
    — AJC.com, AJC.com, 3 Oct. 2026
  • There are also some interesting features of the actual delivery of the first two as well.
    — Christopher McFadden, Interesting Engineering, 3 Oct. 2026
Definition of interesting
Adjective
  • Iceland’s lava fields make for some thrilling Gothic settings.
    — HubSpot, HubSpot, 1 Oct. 2026
  • On the other side of things, Raider Nation is riding high after yet another thrilling win.
    — Andy Scholes, CNN Money, 1 Oct. 2026
Definition of thrilling
Adjective
  • The British singer-songwriter and producer began her career as an elusive internet figure with a skill for crafting intriguing earworms.
    — Larisha Paul, Rolling Stone, 3 Oct. 2026
  • That’s why Chicago AF events focus on piquing adults’ interest with intriguing reasons to engage in companionship and activity.
    — Marie Wilson, Chicago Tribune, 3 Oct. 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 7 Oct. 2026.

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