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- [gal-vuh-nahyz]
- /ˈgæl vəˌnaɪz/
- /ˈɡæl.və.naɪzd/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [gal-vuh-nahyz]
- /ˈgæl vəˌnaɪz/
Definitions of galvanized word
- verb with object galvanized to stimulate by or as if by a galvanic current. 1
- verb with object galvanized Medicine/Medical. to stimulate or treat (muscles or nerves) with induced direct current (distinguished from faradize). 1
- verb with object galvanized to startle into sudden activity; stimulate. 1
- verb with object galvanized to coat (metal, especially iron or steel) with zinc. 1
- noun galvanized Shock or excite (someone), typically into taking action. 1
- adjective galvanized Galvanized metal, especially iron and steel, has been covered with zinc in order to protect it from rust and other damage. 0
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Origin of galvanized
First appearance:
before 1795 One of the 43% newest English words
1795-1805; < French galvaniser, named after Luigi Galvani; see -ize
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Parts of speech for Galvanized
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galvanized popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
galvanized usage trend in Literature
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adjective galvanized
- monomaniacal — (no longer in technical use) a psychosis characterized by thoughts confined to one idea or group of ideas.
- euphoric — Characterized by or feeling intense excitement and happiness.
- inspired — aroused, animated, or imbued with the spirit to do something, by or as if by supernatural or divine influence: an inspired poet.
- intoxicated — Archaic. intoxicated.
- driven — past participle of drive.
Antonyms for galvanized
verb galvanized
- bored — If you are bored, you feel tired and impatient because you have lost interest in something or because you have nothing to do.
- calmed — Simple past tense and past participle of calm.
- comforted — to soothe, console, or reassure; bring cheer to: They tried to comfort her after her loss.
- composed — If someone is composed, they are calm and able to control their feelings.
- depressed — If you are depressed, you are sad and feel that you cannot enjoy anything, because your situation is so difficult and unpleasant.
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