Galvanized — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective verb /ˈgal-və-ˌnīzd/ gal·va·nized

Meaning & Definition of Galvanized

Galvanized (adjective)

  1. coated with zinc to prevent rust

Galvanized (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. as in energized, excited

    similar: animated, energized, enlivened, excited, invigorated, stimulated, vitalized, absorbed, engaged, engrossed, interested, intrigued, rapt, amused, entertained, beguiled, bewitched, captivated, charmed, enchanted, enthralled, fascinated, hypnotized, mesmerized, delighted, pleased, thrilled
    opposite: bored, fed up, jaded, sick, sick and tired, tired, wearied, weary, apathetic, disinterested, uninterested, glutted, sated, satiated, surfeited

Galvanized (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to cause a pleasurable stimulation of the feelings

    "theatergoers were galvanized by the actor's powerhouse performance as Hamlet"

    similar: charged, electrified, excited, exhilarated, intoxicated, pumped up, thrilled, titillated, turned on
    related: aroused, incited, inspired, provoked, stimulated, bewitched, captivated, charmed, delighted, enchanted, enthralled, hypnotized, mesmerized, riveted, spellbound, interested, intrigued, tantalized
    near: bored, jaded, palled, tired, wearied, dejected, demoralized, discouraged, disheartened, dispirited

Related Entry: Galvanize (verb)

Galvanize is a different word from Galvanized. The synonyms below are for galvanize, not for galvanized.

  1. to cause a pleasurable stimulation of the feelings

    "theatergoers were galvanized by the actor's powerhouse performance as Hamlet"

    similar: charge, electrify, excite, exhilarate, intoxicate, pump up, thrill, titillate, turn on
    related: arouse, incite, inspire, provoke, stimulate, bewitch, captivate, charm, delight, enchant, enthrall, hypnotize, mesmerize, rivet, spellbind, interest, intrigue, tantalize
    near: bore, jade, pall, tire, weary, deject, demoralize, discourage, dishearten, dispirit

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Galvanized

The most common words with a similar meaning to Galvanized:

animated, energized, enlivened, excited, invigorated, stimulated, vitalized, absorbed, engaged, engrossed, interested, intrigued, rapt, amused, entertained, beguiled, bewitched, captivated, charmed, enchanted, enthralled, fascinated, hypnotized, mesmerized, delighted, pleased, thrilled, charged, electrified, exhilarated, intoxicated, pumped up, titillated, turned on

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Galvanized

Words with the opposite meaning of Galvanized:

bored, fed up, jaded, sick, sick and tired, tired, wearied, weary, apathetic, disinterested, uninterested, glutted, sated, satiated, surfeited

Related Words for Galvanized

aroused, incited, inspired, provoked, riveted, spellbound, tantalized

Near Antonyms of Galvanized

palled, dejected, demoralized, discouraged, disheartened, dispirited

Origin & Etymology of Galvanized

First known use: 1837

Frequently Asked Questions about Galvanized

What does "Galvanized" mean?

"Galvanized" means coated with zinc to prevent rust. As an an adjective and a verb, it is defined as: coated with zinc to prevent rust. It has 2 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Galvanized"?

Other words for "Galvanized" include animated, energized, enlivened, excited, invigorated, stimulated, vitalized and absorbed. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Galvanized" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Galvanized"?

There are 41 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Galvanized". Common alternatives include animated, energized, enlivened, excited, invigorated, stimulated, vitalized, absorbed, engaged and engrossed.

What is the opposite of "Galvanized"?

Antonyms of "Galvanized" include bored, fed up, jaded, sick, sick and tired, tired, wearied and weary. Near antonyms include palled, dejected, demoralized and discouraged.

How do you use "Galvanized" in a sentence?

Examples of "Galvanized" in a sentence: "theatergoers were galvanized by the actor's powerhouse performance as Hamlet".

Is "Galvanized" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Galvanized" can be used as an adjective and a verb, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Galvanized"?

"Galvanized" is pronounced /ˈgal-və-ˌnīzd/ and divided into syllables as gal·va·nized.

What is the origin of the word "Galvanized"?

First known use: 1837.