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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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

By intimidating Black voters and galvanizing white Democrats who sought to undo the results of the Civil War, this violence served to effectively kill Reconstruction and the tangible promises of Black emancipation. — Jacob Ware, The Conversation, 31 July 2026 But Smith’s energy goes toward perfecting the Damon Albarn impression in its silly hook rather than galvanizing the otherwise lackluster depictions of friendship in his lyrics. — Victoria Borlando, Pitchfork, 24 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for galvanizing

Recent Examples of Synonyms for 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

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Three-quarters of the way through an all-in-all pretty thrilling Reacher season, a picaresque episode introduces still another villain and concludes on a particularly dire cliffhanger.

— Chris Klimek, Vulture, 2 Sep. 2026
The party capped off with Sabalenka participating in a thrilling ping-pong match against five challengers.

— Paul Chi, Vogue, 31 Aug. 2026

Definition of thrilling

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

Verb

Toyota and its luxury division is electrifying its portfolio of vehicles because many drivers see the value in hybrid and electric powertrains.

— Charles Singh, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026
His music, a blend of charismatic and electrifying punk and post-punk, provided the hard-rocking moment of the entire three-and-a-half-hour evening.

— David Chiu, Forbes.com, 30 Aug. 2026

Definition of electrifying

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
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— The Week US, TheWeek, 29 Aug. 2026

Definition of interesting

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

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