magnetic

The word “magnetic” means having the properties of a magnet, especially the ability to attract iron or steel. In plain terms, able to attract metal like a magnet, or (of a person) irresistibly charismatic.

“Magnetic” is pronounced mag-NEH-tihk (/mæɡˈnɛtɪk/ in IPA).

Here is “magnetic” used in a sentence: “The fridge door is magnetic, so the kids' drawings stick right to it.”

The opposite of “magnetic” — its antonyms — are antimagnetic, geographic, repulsive, non-magnetic and nonmagnetic.

“Magnetic” is an adjective.

The word “magnetic” comes from Latin. From magnet + the adjective suffix -ic; "magnet" traces back through Latin and Greek to Magnesia, a region associated with naturally magnetic stone.

“Magnetic” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the C1 level.

“Magnetic” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: having the properties of a magnet, especially the ability to attract iron or steel.

Magnetic describes something that has the properties of a magnet or can be attracted by one, such as iron or steel. Magnetized (or magnetised) describes an object that has been given magnetic properties, often temporarily, by exposure to a magnetic field.

Magnetic relates to magnets and the force that attracts iron or steel, while electric relates to electricity and the flow of electrical charge. The two are closely connected in physics through electromagnetism but describe different effects.

Frequent collocations include magnetic field, magnetic pole, magnetic force, and magnetic personality. The last of these uses the figurative sense meaning charismatic or highly attractive.