Galvanizing

/ˈɡælvənaɪzɪŋ/ adjective

Definition

Shocking or thrilling; producing a sudden powerful effect that motivates or excites.

Etymology

Present participle of galvanize used as an adjective, based on Luigi Galvani's electrical discoveries that seemed to animate dead matter.

Kelly Says

A 'galvanizing moment' in history is when people suddenly wake up and act—like how the Titanic sinking galvanized maritime safety laws, or a viral video galvanizes social change!

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