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Meaning of galvanized
to shock or excite someone into action
Etymology of galvanized
The word "galvanized" has a dual etymology, with one part coming from the name of Italian physician Luigi Galvani, who discovered the principle of the frog's leg muscle contraction in the 18th century, and the other part from the process of coating metal with zinc, which was named after him
The term "galvanized" was first used in the mid-19th century to describe the process of coating metal with zinc, and later took on a figurative meaning to describe the act of shocking or exciting someone into action
Synonyms
motivated
inspired
stimulated
energized
invigorated
revitalized
rejuvenated
refreshed
renewed
restored
activated
aroused
stirred
prompted
provoked
encouraged
spurred
driven
compelled
coerced
forced
pressured
influenced
persuaded
motivated
impelled
goaded
prodded
urged
sparked
ignited
kindled
fanned
fueled
energized
dynamized
vitalized
activated
animated
quickened
intensified
heightened
amplified
strengthened
fortified
empowered
enabled
emboldened
heartened
encouraged
buoyed
lifted
inspired
exhorted
spurred
galvanized
motivated
driven
Definitions
- To shock or excite someone into action, typically by making them realize that something needs to be done
- * To coat a metal, especially iron or steel, with a layer of zinc to protect it from corrosion
Usage Examples
- The company's new marketing strategy galvanized the sales team into action
- * The news of the natural disaster galvanized the community into donating to the relief efforts
- * The metal was galvanized to protect it from rust and corrosion
Antonyms
discouraged
disheartened
demotivated
demoralized
depressed
dejected
dispirited
uninspired
unenthusiastic
uninterested
apathetic
lethargic
sluggish
dormant
inactive
inert
stagnant
stale
uninspiring
unmotivating
unstimulating
uninvigorating
unrefreshing
unrevitalizing