metallic
Metallic (adj) means Made of, containing, or resembling metal, especially in appearance, sound, or taste. Example: “The car came in a metallic blue finish.”
How to use metallic
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishLooking, sounding, or tasting like metal, or actually made of it.
Word forms
more metallic comparative, metallics plural, most metallic superlative
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Etymology
From Latin metallicus, from metallum ("metal").
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What does “metallic” mean?
The word “metallic” means made of, containing, or resembling metal, especially in appearance, sound, or taste. In plain terms, looking, sounding, or tasting like metal, or actually made of it.
How do you pronounce “metallic”?
“Metallic” is pronounced mih-TAL-ihk (/məˈtæl.ɪk/ in IPA).
How do you use “metallic” in a sentence?
Here is “metallic” used in a sentence: “The car came in a metallic blue finish.”
What is another word for “metallic”?
Words with a similar meaning to “metallic” include metalish, metallical and metallous.
What part of speech is “metallic”?
“Metallic” is an adjective.
Where does the word “metallic” come from?
The word “metallic” comes from Latin. From Latin metallicus, from metallum ("metal").
Is “metallic” a common word?
“Metallic” is an uncommon word in modern English.
What is the difference between metallic and metal?
Metal is typically a noun referring to the actual substance, such as iron or aluminium, or an adjective describing something literally made of that substance. Metallic is an adjective describing something that resembles metal in appearance, sound, or taste, without necessarily being made of metal itself, such as a metallic paint finish.
Why is metallic used to describe sounds?
Metallic is used to describe sounds that resemble the ringing, clanging, or harsh quality associated with metal striking metal, such as a "metallic screech." This usage draws on the distinctive acoustic qualities people associate with metal objects.
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