Galvanizes — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

verb /ˈgal-və-ˌnīz/ gal·va·nize

Meaning & Definition of Galvanizes

Galvanizes (verb)

  1. to subject to the action of an electric current especially for the purpose of stimulating physiologically
  2. to stimulate or excite as if by an electric shock
  3. to coat (iron or steel) with zinc; especially, to immerse in molten zinc to produce a coating of zinc-iron alloy

Galvanizes (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: charges, electrifies, excites, exhilarates, intoxicates, pumps up, thrills, titillates, turns on
    related: arouses, incites, inspires, provokes, stimulates, bewitches, captivates, charms, delights, enchants, enthralls, hypnotizes, mesmerizes, rivets, spellbinds, interests, intrigues, tantalizes
    near: bores, jades, palls, tires, wearies, dejects, demoralizes, discourages, disheartens, dispirits

Related Entry: Galvanize (verb)

Galvanize is a different word from Galvanizes. The synonyms below are for galvanize, not for galvanizes.

  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 Galvanizes

The most common words with a similar meaning to Galvanizes:

charges, electrifies, excites, exhilarates, intoxicates, pumps up, thrills, titillates, turns on

Related Words for Galvanizes

arouses, incites, inspires, provokes, stimulates, bewitches, captivates, charms, delights, enchants, enthralls, hypnotizes, mesmerizes, rivets, spellbinds, interests, intrigues, tantalizes

Near Antonyms of Galvanizes

bores, jades, palls, tires, wearies, dejects, demoralizes, discourages, disheartens, dispirits

Word Forms of Galvanizes

Inflections: galvanized, galvanizing

Derived words: galvanization (noun), galvanizer (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Galvanizes

borrowed from French galvaniser, from Luigi galvani (who conducted pioneering experiments in bioelectricity) + -iser -ize

First known use: 1802t

Frequently Asked Questions about Galvanizes

What does "Galvanizes" mean?

"Galvanizes" means to subject to the action of an electric current especially for the purpose of stimulating physiologically. As a verb, it is defined as: to subject to the action of an electric current especially for the purpose of stimulating physiologically.

What is another word for "Galvanizes"?

Other words for "Galvanizes" include charges, electrifies, excites, exhilarates, intoxicates, pumps up, thrills and titillates. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Galvanizes" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Galvanizes"?

There are 27 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Galvanizes". Common alternatives include charges, electrifies, excites, exhilarates, intoxicates, pumps up, thrills, titillates and turns on.

How do you use "Galvanizes" in a sentence?

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

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

"Galvanizes" is a verb.

How do you pronounce "Galvanizes"?

"Galvanizes" is pronounced /ˈgal-və-ˌnīz/ and divided into syllables as gal·va·nize.

What is the origin of the word "Galvanizes"?

"Galvanizes" comes from borrowed from French galvaniser, from Luigi galvani (who conducted pioneering experiments in bioelectricity) + -iser -ize. First known use: 1802t.

What is another word for "Galvanizes" meaning "to cause a pleasurable stimulation of the feelings"?

When "Galvanizes" (verb) means to cause a pleasurable stimulation of the feelings, synonyms include charges, electrifies, excites, exhilarates, intoxicates and pumps up.