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adjective

Definition of galvanizednext
as in stimulated

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verb

past tense of galvanize
as in thrilled
to cause a pleasurable stimulation of the feelings theatergoers were galvanized by the actor's powerhouse performance as Hamlet

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Recent Examples of galvanized
Adjective
In some cases, aging galvanized pipes or corroding plumbing fixtures can introduce additional iron into your water. — Jessica Safavimehr, Southern Living, 16 July 2026 One favorite is this shed that’s made of galvanized steel and can easily hold all of your tools, outdoor seat cushions, and more. — Quincy Bulin, Better Homes & Gardens, 18 June 2026
Verb
The potential loss of the movieplex — a major entertainment venue serving not just Kips Bay, but Murray Hill, Midtown East and beyond — has galvanized the community. — Lincoln Anderson, New York Daily News, 19 Sep. 2026 In approaching that return to competition, Canter felt galvanized by her experience of having her first daughter, Ziggy, in mid-2019. — Tilly Berendt, New York Times, 11 Sep. 2026 See All Example Sentences for galvanized
Recent Examples of Synonyms for galvanized
  1. stimulated
  2. thrilled
  3. energized
  4. electrified
  5. invigorated
  6. excited
  7. enlivened
  8. inspired
Adjective
  • But that may not be enough to make stimulated hydrogen commercially viable without some additional technology.
    — IEEE Spectrum, IEEE Spectrum, 11 Aug. 2026
  • Do not fertilize plants during periods of extreme heat because the stimulated growth adds more stress to the plant.
    — Mary Marlowe Leverette, Southern Living, 16 June 2026
Definition of stimulated
Verb
  • Seeing that thrilled reaction is one of the highlights for White.
    — Connie Ogle October 1, Miami Herald, 1 Oct. 2026
  • Christie was thrilled to see a beloved former teammate from the squad that reached the 2002 Western Conference finals.
    — Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 30 Sep. 2026
Definition of thrilled
Adjective
  • The utility this weekend also de-energized lines around a brush fire that broke out Saturday, prompting evacuation orders several miles south of Lahaina town, the site of the 2023 deadly fires.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 29 Sep. 2026
  • Material play and experimentation are passions of the veteran designer, who only seems to get more energized with each passing season.
    — Katie Abel, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of energized
Verb
  • But on the piano, laser-beamed into his songcraft, he’s quietly electrified, at seemingly at peace as his tenorous vocal glissando and nimble fingerwork on the piano produce shiveringly tender folk ballads that echo Harry Nilsson and Van Morrison.
    — Ryan Lattanzio, IndieWire, 2 Oct. 2026
  • The government says electricity demand could rise substantially in coming years as homes, businesses and transportation become increasingly electrified and as data centers and other energy-intensive technologies expand.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 23 Sep. 2026
Definition of electrified
Adjective
  • Maxo sounds invigorated, finding the middle ground between Personification’s slack delivery and the tonal pliability that made Brandon Banks and Weight of the World so immediate.
    — Dash Lewis, Pitchfork, 6 July 2026
  • Antonelli versus Russell in Canada came close, but this season would feel invigorated by a bit of proper beef.
    — Alex Kalinauckas, New York Times, 23 June 2026
Definition of invigorated
Verb
  • Investors were excited by the prospect of an alternative to Nvidia to power AI.
    — Isabel O'Brien, CNBC, 2 Oct. 2026
  • The space invited us into the world of Gucci, excited us with product on the rails, and reminded everyone of the magic a store can bring to the shopping experience.
    — Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 28 Sep. 2026
Definition of excited
Adjective
  • The irony was painful in that, seemingly overnight, the very things that most enlivened and sustained me—reading, watching movies, seeing friends, making love, sitting quietly by myself—were crowded out by a child whose needs absorbed nearly all of my energy and time.
    — Daniel Smith, The Atlantic, 27 Feb. 2026
Definition of enlivened
Verb
  • Creativity, intuition, compassion, and inspired action flow more naturally.
    — Tarot.com, Hartford Courant, 2 Oct. 2026
  • As 2016 neared, Thomas’ bandmates expected to reconvene for a 20th anniversary tour, however he was focused on 2015’s The Great Unknown, largely inspired by wife Marisol’s grueling health battles.
    — Leena Tailor, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2026
Definition of inspired

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