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galvanic

Upper-Intermediate (B2)

IPA: /ɡælˈvænɪk/

KK: /gælˈvænɪk/

adjective
Definition

Relating to electricity produced by chemical action or having a strong, exciting effect, similar to an electric shock.


Example

The speaker's galvanic presence energized the entire audience.


Conversation
Sloth A
Did you feel that galvanic energy during the concert last night?
Sloth B
Absolutely! It was like the crowd was all connected by electricity.
Sloth A
I know, right? The lead singer had such a galvanic presence on stage.
Sloth B
Totally! It really boosted everyone's mood.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
electric
stimulating
exciting
Antonyms
dull
uninspiring
tedious
Root Explanation

Galvanic → It is derived from 'galvanism' (from Italian 'galvanismo', named after Luigi Galvani, who studied the effects of electricity on animal tissues) and the suffix '-ic' (meaning pertaining to). The term 'galvanic' refers to something related to or produced by electric currents, particularly in biological contexts.

Memory Tip

Think of Luigi Galvani, who explored how electricity affects living things, to remember that 'galvanic' relates to electric currents in biological systems.

Visually Confused Words
galenic
galatic
balanic
alantic
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