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metallic

Pronunciation: /mɪˈtalɪk/
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Definition of metallic

adjective

  • relating to or resembling metal or metals:metallic alloys a curious metallic taste
  • (of sound) resembling that produced by metal objects striking each other; sharp and ringing:the blade locked into place with a heavy metallic clunk
  • (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

noun

(usually metallics)
  • an article or substance made of or containing metal:metallics can be recycled
  • a paint, fabric, or colour with a metallic sheen: ultra-bright solid colours, pearls, metallics, and more

Derivatives

metallically

adverb

Origin:

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

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