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metallic

Syllabification: (me·tal·lic)
Pronunciation: /məˈtalik/

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Definition of metallic

adjective

  • of, 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 terrifying, metallic clamor of the fire-engine bell
  • (of a person’s voice); emanating or as if emanating via an electronic medium:a metallic voice rasped tinnily from a concealed speaker
  • having the sheen or luster of metal:a metallic green sports car

noun

  • a paint, fiber, fabric, or color with a metallic sheen:dresses that shine with sequins and metallics

Derivatives

metallically

Pronunciation: /-ik(ə)lē/

adverb

Origin:

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

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