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   metallic

   /mɪˈtalɪk/

   adjective

   • 1. relating to or resembling metal or metals: "metallic alloys"
   • ▪ (of sound) resembling that produced by metal objects striking each other; sharp and ringing: "the blade locked into place with a heavy metallic clunk" Similar tinnyjanglingjanglyjinglingjinglyplinkygratingharshjarringdissonantraucous
   • ▪ (of a person's voice) emanating via an electronic medium: "a metallic voice rasped tinnily from a speaker"
   • ▪ having the lustre of metal; iridescent: "a beautiful metallic green sports car" Similar metallizedburnishedshinygleamingglossylustrouspearlescentpolished

   noun

   • 1. a paint, fabric, or colour with a metallic sheen: "ultra-bright solid colours, pearls, metallics, and more"

   Word Origin late Middle English: via Latin from Greek metallikos, from metallon (see metal).

   Derivatives

   • 1. metallically adverb

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   METALLIC definition: 1. A metallic sound, appearance, or taste is like metal: 2. consisting of, or partly consisting…. Learn more.

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   1. a. : 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. 4. a.

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   adjective. of, relating to, or consisting of metal. of the nature of or suggesting metal, as in luster, resonance, or hardness: metallic green; a harsh metallic sound. Chemistry. (of a metal element) being in the free or uncombined state: metallic iron. containing or yielding metal.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryMETALLIC | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   METALLIC meaning: 1. A metallic sound, appearance, or taste is like metal: 2. consisting of, or partly consisting…. Learn more.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishMETALLIC definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   3 meanings: 1. of, concerned with, or consisting of metal or a metal 2. suggestive of a metal 3. chemistry (of a metal element).... Click for more definitions.

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   Of, relating to, or having the characteristics of a metal. 2. Containing a metal: a metallic compound. 3. Having a quality suggesting or associated with metal, especially: a. Lustrous; sparkling: metallic colors. b. Sharp-tasting: an unpleasant, metallic flavor.

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   Metallic things are either made out of metal or look like they are. Your metallic party dress might be covered in sparkly silver sequins. Yowza! A metallic bicycle might be unpainted chrome — made of metal, in other words. Your metallic nail polish only resembles metal, glinting and shining gold.

9. www.yourdictionary.com › metallicMetallic Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

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   noun. A yarn or fiber made of, containing, or resembling metal. American Heritage. A fabric, typically shiny or iridescent, made of such yarn or fiber. American Heritage. A metallic color. Wiktionary.

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    Definition of metallic adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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    relating to or resembling metal or metals:. Meaning, pronunciation and example sentences, English to English reference content.