GALVANIZING Synonyms: 75 Similar and Opposite Words

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adjective

Definition of galvanizing

as in breathtaking

causing great emotional or mental stimulation the presentation on the international aid organization was galvanizing and thought-provoking

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galvanizing

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verb

present participle of galvanize

as in thrilling

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 galvanizing

Adjective

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 That wouldn’t matter so much if The Dreadful were more galvanizing. — Frank Scheck, HollywoodReporter, 19 Feb. 2026

Verb

Rosters are dwindling, ratios are inflating and league standings are galvanizing, but there’s zero rest for the weary. — John Laghezza, New York Times, 10 July 2026 For a time, organizers and others thought America 250 might be that galvanizing, flag-waving force. — Jonathan Lemire, The Atlantic, 7 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for galvanizing

Recent Examples of Synonyms for galvanizing

Adjective

But if the service wasn't exactly breathtaking, the views from the restaurant were.

— John Ramos, CBS News, 16 Aug. 2026
Chloe Webb’s performance as Nancy Spungen, the junkie girlfriend who Sid probably murdered (the role of Nancy was originally supposed to go to Courtney Love), is breathtaking in the nakedness of its emotion.

— Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of breathtaking

Adjective

May 19 Just three months before her death, Panettiere releases her candid memoir detailing the progression of a once-exciting, new relationship that quickly escalated into years of domestic violence.

— Julianna Bragg, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026
Romero holds a 17-2 record with 13 KOs, while Lopez stands at 22-2 with 13 KOs, promising an exciting clash.

— Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of exciting

Verb

Both groups – &TEAM on Night 1 and JO1 on Night 3 – were electrifying – and even viral.

— Laura Sirikul, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
The electrifying rookie hammered the ball 368 feet into the right-field seats for a two-run home run, giving the Cardinals a 6-3 lead.

— Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of electrifying

Adjective

The angled sides create a visually interesting silhouette, while the glass front distinguishes it from a mere box of wood.

— Evan Russum, Architectural Digest, 22 Aug. 2026
Classic notes are also growing up this season—tonka is vanilla’s more interesting older sister, able to shift from woody to dry to nutty, depending on the present company.

— Loren Savini, Allure, 22 Aug. 2026

Definition of interesting

Adjective

When employees see their peers building helpful agents and getting recognized for it, the technology becomes approachable and inspiring.

— Karen Dahut, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Wilson’s sport-captivating 111-yard, two-touchdown debut against Texas is certainly inspiring.

— Noah White, Miami Herald, 18 Aug. 2026

Definition of inspiring

Adjective

His pro projection is intriguing as a tall goalie who moves well for his size.

— Corey Pronman, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026
For Marni's summer collections, Consuelo brought her idiosyncratic sensibility to looks that mixed ethnic and vintage elements with intriguing cutting.

— Hamish Bowles, Vogue, 16 Aug. 2026

Definition of intriguing

Adjective

Ford has also announced plans for an electric truck priced around $30,000.

— Beth Livesay, AJC.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Navy sits atop the group despite a new starting quarterback, but Braxton Woodson has experience and should be electric, and the service academies are built to be consistent programs.

— Chris Vannini, New York Times, 21 Aug. 2026

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