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 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 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 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
  • Nvidia's giveback Friday was certainly not because the company didn't report an amazing, if not breathtaking, quarter.
    — Jim Cramer, CNBC, 30 Aug. 2026
  • The experience goes far beyond the golf course; Palmares is known across the world for having one of the most breathtaking clubhouse environments in all of golf.
    — Jeff Goudy, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of breathtaking
Adjective
  • That performance and a handful of others leads the way as the UFC wrapped up an exciting event from Shanghai.
    — Brian Mazique, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • While a lot of the shorts are fully animated, the parts where this cartoon interacts with the real world were the most exciting then and are still a delight now.
    — James Grebey, Vulture, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of exciting
Adjective
  • Lennon is electric, but technically Stone is Antioch’s speed back.
    — Mike McGraw, Chicago Tribune, 29 Aug. 2026
  • If competition lowers costs, why have electric bills not fallen?
    — Joshua Macey, Hartford Courant, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of electric
Adjective
  • Coach John Harbaugh made the interesting decision Friday night to sit Dart and a number of other starters for a second straight preseason game.
    — Pat Leonard, New York Daily News, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Cartoonists on Dolly Parton's life and legacy Join 350,000+ subscribers and keep yourself informed with a selection of The Week’s most interesting, enlightening and entertaining stories - plus daily puzzles.
    — The Week US, TheWeek, 29 Aug. 2026
Definition of interesting
Adjective
  • Boyle succeeds in making a thrilling, propulsive movie using his signature kinetic filmmaking style of quick cuts, unconventional camera angles, and a frantic pace.
    — Rebecca Ford, Vanity Fair, 25 Aug. 2026
  • Carse had been out celebrating Durham’s thrilling victory over Derbyshire that had been completed inside three days, and was due to meet up with England at Lord’s on Monday for the second Test.
    — Paul Newman, New York Times, 25 Aug. 2026
Definition of thrilling
Adjective
  • Although not quite as polished on the racial politics front, Lanterns’s third episode is no less intriguing, as an hour of television dedicated not only to answering pressing questions but fleshing out its lead character in disturbing ways.
    — Siddhant Adlakha, Vulture, 31 Aug. 2026
  • Belton is an intriguing player, but Cisco should also see action in certain packages.
    — Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 31 Aug. 2026
Definition of intriguing
Adjective
  • 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
  • Summary China's auto market is rapidly electrifying and shrinking, fueling an intense price war that's polarizing sales.
    — Jon Markman, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 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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“Galvanic.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/galvanic. Accessed 2 Sep. 2026.

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