metallic
adjective
me·tal·lic
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Definition of metallic
1a
: of, relating to, or being a metal
b
: made of or containing a metal
c
: having properties of a metal
2
: yielding metal
3
: resembling metal: such as
a
: having iridescent and reflective properties
metallic paint
b
: having an acrid quality like that of metal
the tea has a metallic taste
4a
: having a harsh resonance : grating
a metallic voice
b
: having an impersonal or mechanical quality
a metallic smile
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Other Words from metallic
metallically
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adverb
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adverb
Examples of metallic in a Sentence
We chose a paint with a metallic luster.
The medicine has a metallic taste.
Silver is a metallic element.
the metallic screech of the car's brakes
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Recent Examples on the Web
Another was the tall, shimmering, over-the-thigh boots in everything from metallic silver to purple to bronze to green to ice blue. — Washington Post, "Jeremy Scott conjures up a glamorous space-age pop band," 7 Sep. 2019 Flippy fringed skirts, leather trousers, and over-the-knee or western boots came in colorful, gleaming metallic leathers. — Ingrid Schmidt, The Hollywood Reporter, "NYFW: Jeremy Scott's Escapist “Sci-Fi Band” Walks for a Starry Crowd," 7 Sep. 2019 Changes, while muted, will also include new WatchOS 6 software plus two new metallic models in ceramic and titanium. — Courtney Linder, Popular Mechanics, "Everything We Know Apple's Upcoming iPhone Event," 6 Sep. 2019 And those metallic nanotubes still lurking in all of this? — John Timmer, Ars Technica, "16-bit RISC-V processor made with carbon nanotubes," 28 Aug. 2019 We’re especially loving the exaggerated sleeves paired with the luxe Bulgari jewels and metallic silver ankle-strap sandals. — refinery29.com, "Selena Gomez's Sun Hat Is The Perfect Summer Accessory," 25 July 2019 The suspect was driving a metallic gray late-model Toyota Corolla, the Hillsboro Police Department said. — oregonlive.com, "Police seek help identifying suspect in deadly Hillsboro hit-and-run," 25 July 2019 Her iconic jumpsuit was made from Lurex, a metallic cloth. — Jeanette Marantos, Los Angeles Times, "Dishing dirt with ‘Catwoman’ Julie Newmar: ‘A garden is a reflection of you’," 23 Aug. 2019 The image — which featured in the 8-page Vogue photo editorial but was not used as one of the magazine’s two covers — features Beyoncé in a metallic sequin Valentino dress and a gold Philip Treacy headpiece. — Mahita Gajanan, Time, "This Groundbreaking Portrait of Beyoncé Will Be Added to the Smithsonian Gallery's Permanent Collection," 7 Aug. 2019These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'metallic.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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More Definitions for metallic
metallic
adjective
English Language Learners Definition of metallic
: shiny like metal
: tasting like metal
: made of metal or containing metal
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metallic
adjective
me·tal·lic
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Kids Definition of metallic
1
: relating to, being, or resembling a metal
a metallic color
2
: containing or made of metal
metallic objects
3
: having a harsh sound
a metallic noise
metallic
adjective
me·tal·lic
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Medical Definition of metallic
1
: of, relating to, or being a metal
2
: made of or containing a metal
3
: having properties of a metal
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